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Mumbai Drenched Again: Powai Lake Overflows as Heavy Rains Slam City, Yellow Alert Issued

Mumbai: A fresh wave of intense rain lashed Mumbai on Wednesday morning, adding to the city’s monsoon woes as overnight showers continued well into the day. Key commercial zones like CSMT, Ballard Estate, and Nariman Point saw consistent rainfall, leading to traffic slowdowns across several arterial roads and suburbs.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for the city, forecasting heavy rainfall in isolated parts throughout the day. The alert warns of possible waterlogging and localized flooding, urging residents to remain vigilant. The IMD has also predicted an overcast sky with short bursts of intense rain likely to continue until late evening.

According to IMD’s latest readings, Santacruz recorded a high of 32.6°C and a low of 26.1°C, while the Colaba observatory logged a maximum of 31.6°C and minimum of 25.6°C. With already saturated soil and overburdened drains, the city is on edge over the possibility of more waterlogging.

One of the key developments of the day was the overflow of Powai Lake, a crucial artificial reservoir under BMC’s jurisdiction. At around 6:00 AM, the lake breached its limit due to relentless rainfall in the catchment area over the past 48 hours. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) confirmed the news via its official social media handles, stating.

“Powai Lake, one of the main artificial lakes managed by the BMC, began overflowing around 6 am today. With a total storage capacity of 545 crore litres (5.45 billion litres), the lake primarily supplies non-potable water for industrial use and services in Aarey Milk Colony.”

According to the civic body, the water level reached 195.10 feet, marking the lake’s full capacity, prompting early morning alerts and visual monitoring.

As drainage systems stretch to cope with the rainfall, city officials continue to monitor flood-prone zones. Citizens are being urged to avoid unnecessary travel, especially in low-lying areas, and to promptly report emergencies to the disaster management helpline.

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