The city of Mumbai has been witnessing heavy rainfall and cyclonic winds for the last two days. According to NDTV, South Mumbai’s Colaba area recorded 331.8mm rainfall in 24 hours with wind speeds of up to 107 kmph. A red alert has been issued for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region as homes/shops are getting waterlogged, roads are flooded, trees are getting uprooted and rail transport has been disrupted.
Here are some visuals shared on Twitter by residents:
Is there anyone who can help…my house is been floating..please help @mybmc @OfficeofUT @AUThackeray pic.twitter.com/HzEep65vTU
— Yuvraj Walmiki (@YWalmiki) August 5, 2020
Don't step out of your house unless you know how to swim. #Girgaon #MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/61RbT6JGek
— Godman Chikna (@Madan_Chikna) August 5, 2020
This is the scariest video I have seen today. This is Chowpatty, Mumbai. Can you see the sea?! The policemen, seen here in yellow raincoats, are doing a great job. Salute 👏 #mumbaifloods @MumbaiPolice @MumbaiTraffics @mtptraffic pic.twitter.com/lTOqFU06j5
— Swati Subhedar (@swatiSubhedar) August 5, 2020
This is insane…
Mumbai main market kalbadevi area..
Two-wheelers are floating like leaves..#mumbaifloods #mumbairain pic.twitter.com/WeqSMAH2NF— MP MLA buying selling expert (@ROFL_bihari) August 5, 2020
What a crazy, horrible day! 5:30pm my office staff comes running to inform me about a tree falling down near our office. I took it lightly bt suddenly realised my car was parked near the tree. When i go to check – 👇🏻 end result! 😓#mumbaifloods pic.twitter.com/M9u0iZU0Yo
— Harshil Shah 🇮🇳 (@harshilshah7293) August 5, 2020
This video from Marine Drive is exactly showing the intensity of wind.
Video: WhatsApp#mumbaifloods pic.twitter.com/kkT3ewcTKX— laxman singh (@Laxmantweetsss) August 5, 2020
Situation in Dahisar. Very scary 🙏🏼#mumbairain #mumbaifloods pic.twitter.com/V17Vgsh7SA
— Rishabh (@jokebazz) August 5, 2020
According to Mumbai Mirror, at least 4 people have lost their lives and 3 have gone missing. Landslides on highways, electric short-circuits, and building collapses have also been seen in the last 24 hours. Reportedly, rainwater has entered the premises of Nair hospital and JJ hospital.
Byculla’s JJ Hospital water logged for the first time ever. Water enters elevated portion. Dean’s office, several other areas inside hospital flooded. #MumbaiRains @Maha_MEDD pic.twitter.com/spfqky6UOY
— Chaitanya Marpakwar चैतन्य मारपकवार (@ChaiMIRROR) August 5, 2020
#Mumbai’s JJ hospital #rain water entered the premises #mumbaifloods pic.twitter.com/G6KhvnbXb3
— Richa Pinto (@richapintoTOI) August 5, 2020
My Home in Goregaon West pic.twitter.com/2K7vWuRzFS
— Vishal Rathod (@travelindiablog) August 4, 2020
#MumbaiRains
land slide at Kandivali western express highway at Samta Nagar. Highway leading towards airport and city is closed one side and traffic diverted . Exact location is opposite Growels mall at western express highway. Below Times of India office. pic.twitter.com/MQ0NrbPzb5— Jack Mhatre (@jack_mhatre3033) August 4, 2020
Crazy rainfall in South Mumbai resulted in massive landslide yesterday night at Peddar Road, Kemp’s corner. More than 20 big trees uprooted. A big patch of road has come off, NDRF’s doing restoration work on the ground. Meanwhile, rains have stopped in Mumbai #MumbaiRainsLive pic.twitter.com/0xHtfXjqDy
— Tanushree Pandey (@TanushreePande) August 6, 2020
Apart from the scary visuals, snippets of relief efforts have also surfaced online. Locals are rescuing stray animals and The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is using boats to save stranded passengers from train and railway stations. 290 people have been rescued from CSMT-Karjat and Titwala-CSMT trains.
#WATCH A local in Wadala area of #Mumbai carries a kitten on his motorcycle after rescuing it, amid heavy rainfall in the city. He says, "I am taking the kitten home." pic.twitter.com/4qawgwJQzP
— ANI (@ANI) August 6, 2020
Row row row a boat . #mumbaifloods #MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/K9UJDoVbRA
— Richa Lakhera (@RICHA_LAKHERA) August 6, 2020
Hats off to these delivery guys too🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻#rain #MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/IFwqp6P1OX
— shivam.jobanputra (@JShivam707) August 5, 2020
Cops have requested everyone to stay indoors.
We request Mumbaikars to stay indoors and not venture out unless it’s extremely essential. Practice all necessary precautions and do not venture out near the shore or water logged areas. Please #Dial100 in any emergency. Take care & stay safe Mumbai #MumbaiRains
— Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) August 5, 2020
Stay safe, Mumbai.