According from several news sources, The Mumbai rain effect is the impact of the heavy rainfall that has been lashing the city and its neighbouring districts since Monday. Some of the effects are:
- Flooding: Many parts of the city have been flooded with waist-deep water, causing damage to property and infrastructure. The flooding has also increased the risk of water-borne diseases and electrocution. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Mumbai, warning of more floods in the next 24 hours
- Disruption: The flooding has disrupted the transport, communication, and power supply in the city. The bus services and commuter trains, which are the lifeline of the city, have been affected by waterlogging and landslides. Many people have been stranded on stations or roads for hours. The internet and mobile networks have also been erratic in some areas
- Evacuation: The civic authorities have evacuated thousands of people from low-lying areas and slums to safer places. They have also banned people from visiting beaches and coastal areas, where high tides and waves can pose a danger. The authorities have also set up relief camps and emergency helplines for the affected people
- Landslides: The heavy rains have also triggered landslides in some areas, especially in the hilly regions. A landslide in Chiplun city, which is about 250 km (155 miles) from Mumbai, blocked a key national highway connecting Mumbai to Goa. Another landslide in Mahad town, which is about 170 km (105 miles) from Mumbai, killed at least 53 people last week
- Climate change: Experts say that climate change and unchecked urban development have made the rains more intense and less predictable in Mumbai in recent years. The city has lost many of its natural buffers, such as mangrove swamps and wetlands, due to construction and encroachment. The city’s drainage system is also inadequate and outdated, unable to cope with the excess water34
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