Flood warning has been issued across Mumbai after the Mithi river crossed the danger mark following incessant rainfall on Tuesday.
The Mithi river has crossed the 2.95 m danger mark. The river is a confluence of tail water discharges of Powai and Vihar lakes.
It originates at Powai and meets the Arabian Sea at Mahim Creek. It flows through residential and industrial complexes of Powai, Saki Naka, Kurla and Mahim covering about 15 km.
Media reports said that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has begun evacuating families at Kranti Nagar. About 400 families are being shifted to a nearby municipal school.
Normal life has been thrown out of gear in the city owing to heavy overnight rains that led to severe water logging in many parts and badly disrupted road, rail and air traffic.
Railway tracks are flooded between suburban Bandra and Vile Parle on the Western line. Khar, Milan and Andheri subways are waterlogged.
Some important numbers:
Disaster Control - 22704403/22694725
Traffic Control - 24937747
