CNBC-TV18.com
Published May 13, 2024
By Vivek Dubey
Rains and gusty winds disrupted Metro and local train services in Mumbai and neighbouring areas.
IMD Mumbai issued a warning forecasting a thunderstorm with moderate to intense rain for Thane, Palghar and Mumbai.
IMD official predicted thunderstorm with gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph at isolated places in Mumbai in the next 3-4 hours.
Metro services were halted between Aarey and Andheri East after a banner landed on the overhead wire due to strong winds.
Suburban services on Central Railway were disrupted after an overhead equipment pole between Thane and Mulund stations bent due to strong winds.
The suburban services on the Main Line have been suspended, according to the chief spokesperson of Central Railway.
Unseasonal showers brought respite from heat, but power outages were reported in Kalwa in Thane district and other areas.
Incidents of trees falling were reported in some places due to the gusty winds.
Rains and gusty winds were witnessed in the suburbs of Dadar, Kurla, Mahim, Ghatkopar, Mulund and Vikhroli.
Parts of south Mumbai experienced drizzles amidst the gusty winds.
Satellite towns of Thane, Ambernath, Badlapur, Kalyan and Ulhasnagar received moderate showers with gusty winds.