Heavy Rains Batter Mumbai; Powai Lake Overflows as IMD Issues Yellow Alert
Mumbaikars Advised to Stay Cautious Amid Continued Downpour and Rising Water Levels
Mumbai, June 18 : Mumbai was drenched once again on Wednesday morning as heavy showers lashed the city, disrupting daily life and triggering traffic snarls across several areas. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert, warning of potential weather-related disruptions and urging residents to exercise caution.
The city woke up to persistent rainfall that began overnight, with areas such as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), Ballard Estate, and Nariman Point witnessing steady downpours. Commuters experienced slow-moving traffic, particularly in low-lying zones vulnerable to waterlogging.
According to IMD’s forecast, Mumbai is likely to witness a generally cloudy sky with heavy rain at isolated locations throughout the day. The yellow alert remains in place, signaling the possibility of moderate disruptions due to the adverse weather.
Temperature readings from IMD’s observatories showed minimal variation. The Santacruz station recorded a high of 32.6°C and a low of 26.1°C, while Colaba reported a maximum of 31.6°C and a minimum of 25.6°C.
In a notable development, Powai Lake, a key artificial reservoir under the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), began overflowing early Wednesday morning, following two days of intense rainfall in its catchment area. The BMC confirmed the event via its official social media platforms, sharing visuals of water breaching the lake’s embankments.
The civic body noted: “Powai Lake, with a storage capacity of 545 crore litres, reached its full level of 195.10 feet today around 6 am. The overflow is a result of heavy rainfall in the catchment over the past 48 hours.” The lake primarily supplies non-potable water for industrial use, including areas like the Aarey Milk Colony.
With the ground already saturated due to this week’s rains, the city’s drainage infrastructure is under increased stress. Officials from the BMC and disaster response teams are on high alert, monitoring flood-prone areas and urging citizens to report waterlogging or emergencies promptly.
Authorities have advised residents to avoid unnecessary travel, especially in vulnerable zones, and to keep an eye on weather updates through official channels.
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