Dozens dead in Mumbai City after ‘monstrous’ monsoon rains
More than 30 people have died in the Indian city of Mumbai after an intense burst of rainfall caused a landslide and wall collapse, as changing monsoon patterns due to climate change lead to more extreme rains across India. Furthermore, Heavy rainfall, described by meteorologists as “monstrous”, hammered down on India’s financial capital over the weekend causing mass devastation. In the eastern suburb of Chembur; the collapse of a wall in the night led to a landslide that enveloped homes as people were sleeping and killed at least 21; according to the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).
Moreover, At least 10 people were also killed in the suburb of Vikhroli in the city’s northeast when a landslide hit several homes, and three others in the city were killed in separate incidents. Furthermore, The rain also inundated a water purification plant, leaving part of the city without drinking water. Mumbai city residents were advised to boil water from the tap before consuming it. With heavy rainfall predicted for the next five days, the city is bracing itself for further casualties.
The Coastal City of Mumbai
Secondly, In recent years, the monsoon has shifted towards long dry spells broken up by bursts of extreme rainfall, which are more likely to flood drains and overwhelm infrastructure in the over-populated city.
The Saturday thunderstorm in Mumbai city deposited 235mm of rain at the India IMD monitoring station in Santacruz
On Sunday, more than 204.5mm rain fell in 24 hours, including 180mm to 270mm received across the city
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Rain lashes parts of #Delhi, #visuals from the Palam area
India Meteorological Department (@IMDWeather) has predicted generally cloudy sky with light to moderate rain in Delhi today
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— CNBC-TV18 (@CNBCTV18News) July 19, 2021
At least 20 people have died after heavy rain, floods and landslides caused buildings to collapse in #Mumbai, India. More are feared missing and rescuers are working to find survivors.https://t.co/sCC01ME2p5#MumbaiRains
📷NDRF pic.twitter.com/tnW1NasLBv— FloodList (@Flood_List) July 18, 2021
This is the condition of one of the most posh area of #Gurgaon after today’s rain. Gurgaon considered as one of the best smart city in India, bullsh!t! This is the situation when Gurgaon received low-moderate rainfall. Imagine what would’ve happen if it receive rain like Mumbai city. pic.twitter.com/emfuCWNonQ
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