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Monsoon has once again become active in full force in the metropolitan Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and surrounding coastal areas including Raigarh. Considering the seriousness of the situation, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an ‘Orange Alert’ for Mumbai and Thane region. According to the Meteorological Department, there is a strong possibility of torrential to extremely torrential rains in the city and suburbs for the next few days. During this time, a warning has also been given of strong winds blowing at a speed of 50 to 60 kilometers per hour and lightning along with thunder, due to which there is a possibility of waterlogging in the public life and low-lying areas.
There will be high waves in the sea, BMC issued alert in coastal areas regarding high tide.
Along with heavy rains, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the Disaster Management Department have also issued a warning regarding ‘high tide’ in the sea. According to weather forecast, waves more than 3.5 to 4 meters high may arise in the sea during high tide. If high tide occurs during heavy rains, the accumulated water in coastal and low-lying areas stops draining, which can lead to severe waterlogging on roads. As a precautionary measure, the administration has instructed citizens and tourists to completely stay away from coastal areas like Dadar Chowpatty, Juhu Beach, Marine Drive and Gateway of India.
Dirty water supply due to accumulation of silt in reservoirs, BMC’s strict advice to boil water and drink it.
Due to continuous torrential rains, mud and silt (turbidity) have been washed away in the catchment areas of major lakes and reservoirs that supply drinking water to Mumbai. Due to this, complaints of muddy or contaminated water coming from taps have been registered in many areas. In view of this danger, the Health Department of BMC has issued an important health advisory and appealed to Mumbaikars to use drinking water only after filtering it properly and boiling it. By doing this, waterborne diseases like vomiting, diarrhea, typhoid and infectious diseases like cholera can be avoided.
Water logging and traffic problems in low lying areas, control room put on alert
In view of the double alert of rain and high tide, all administrative wards of BMC, fire department and coast guard have been ordered to remain alert. Heavy-duty water pumps have been deployed at waterlogging-prone spots like Hindmata, Andheri Subway, Sion and Kurla so that the accumulated water can be removed quickly. The traffic police has also appealed to the drivers to travel only when absolutely necessary and avoid waterlogged roads. Citizens can contact BMC helpline numbers to get immediate help in case of emergency.