Mumbai records over 300mm rainfall in six-hour period; more rains expected
The Hindu
Mumbai records heavy rainfall causing waterlogging, disruption of train services; schools and colleges closed for the day.
Mumbai has recorded over 300 mm rainfall at various places in a six-hour period from 1 am to 7 am on July 7. Heavy rains in some low-lying areas led to waterlogging and disruption of suburban train services.
A BMC official said, “Heavy rain is also expected today. In order to avoid inconvenience to students, a holiday for the first session is declared for all BMC, Government and Private schools and colleges in the Mumbai (BMC area).”
The decision for the next session will be announced after reviewing the situation, a BMC official said.
The Shakespeare Millennium Club recently organised a Carnival (its first ever) for about 100 children from the Avvai Home, the Fathima Home and the Anjuman Himmayat Home at Avvai Home in Adyar. The Arabian Huts went up, the Bubble House and the Bouncing Castle were in place, the Horse drawn Carriage stood ready to give the children joy rides, the Turkish Ice-cream man was all set to exhibit his talent of dodging the grasp of the expectant children, the Chocolate Fountain was oozing delicious Chocolate in which the Children could dip their Wafers to their hearts’ content, the Popcorn machine warmed up to serve both candied and salted Popcorn, and then there was a spread of Bun, Butter, Jam, Samosas, Jilebi, Packets of Lays chips, Frooti and of course Bisleri water, says a press release from the Club.