Rains: 54 killed in Mah, Mumbai life paralysed

crvlvr · Jul 27th, 2005, 00:06

Raigad/mumbai, July 26:
Heavy incessant rains on Tuesday set off floods and landslides claiming at least 54 lives in Raigad district of Maharashtra and battered normal life throwing rail, road and air traffic in the metropolis in disarray. In more bad news, weathermen here said heavy to very heavy rains will continue for next 48 hours with gutsy wind having a speed of 45 kms to 60 kms per hour.

The rains paralysed road, rail and air traffic leading to suspension of long distance and suburban trains putting millions of commuters returning home from offices in an ordeal. Even cell phone lines were badly hit putting those stranded due to inundation of streets into difficulties.

Full Report at: http://www.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=51531

AvidTrekker · Jul 27th, 2005, 13:24

The majority who commute by train, are the worst hit. My cousin who left work on Tuesday spent the entire night in a BEST bus. This is still better than the thousands who got trapped in the trains. You can't go ahead, you can't get out of the train into flood waters.

Even as on Wednesday afternoon 12:00 he has not come back home. Till last night when phones were working, he was OK. All mobile networks are down. The Chief Minister appealed on Wednesday morning for everyone to stay at home.

It is still raining, but the ferocity has become less. Most people will reach their homes by Wednesday evening; & go to sleep for 15 hours. Still scant transport, trains not yet started fully.

MTNL landline phones are working in South Mumbai, at least.

Its a miracle that my internet is working.

Thanks; God

Indiafan · Jul 27th, 2005, 13:29

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katie81 · Jul 27th, 2005, 13:37

Our flight was cancelled this morning from London. We are booked on another one tomorrow. Does anyone have any idea if the airport is likely to be open by then? Many thanks and hope everyone is safe.

harshad · Jul 27th, 2005, 23:09

As per the latest report, Mumbai airport runway has been cleared for landings (whatever that means?), but with rains receeding and situation returning to normal slowly, tomorrow the airport is expected to be open. Incidently, yeaterday night it rained 94 Cm at mumbai which broke 95 years record of rain in a span of 12 hrs. last was sometime in 1905 at Cherapunji which was 82 Cm in 12 hrs.

hope u reach tomorrow and enjoy your trip. but expect some difficulties at Mumbai because every thing is not fully normal yet. It would take some more time for this vibrant city to bounce back to normal.

crvlvr · Jul 27th, 2005, 23:15

Update...

Indians Recover 200 Bodies From Monsoon

BOMBAY, India - Authorities have recovered at least 200 bodies in western India after the heaviest rainfall ever recorded in the country, an official said Wednesday.

"Approximately 200 dead bodies have already been recovered" in Maharashtra state, R.R. Patil, the state's deputy chief minister, told The Associated Press.

He said the figure included 83 dead in Bombay, the state capital and financial hub.

Another 100 deaths were feared across the state, which has been pounded by incessant rainfall since Tuesday, he said.

The rain shut down Bombay, snapping communication lines and closing airports.

The deaths were caused by electrocution, people getting trapped in cars, drowned in swirling flood waters and buried by falling walls.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20050727/.../india_monsoon
http://www.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=51537

Ravibagal · Jul 27th, 2005, 23:20

If you can put off your trip by 4-5 dys please do so as things are not back to normal as yet.

Ravi in Mumbai

iyou · Jul 28th, 2005, 02:09

It looks like things are still a huge mess. Here's the latest article, with photos, from Mid-Day

http://ww1.mid-day.com/news/city/2005/july/114902.htm

Auntyji · Jul 28th, 2005, 02:26

Just managed to get in touch with my sister-she waded through waist-high water for five hours to get from her office to her home. Thankfully she is Ok. Hope everyone's relatives and friends are safe.

Indiadancer · Jul 28th, 2005, 02:31

My boyfriend is in Mumbai at the moment and when I heard what was going on I was very worried. Couldn't contact him for the longest time. I finally got through to his cousin's mobile which randomly disconnected me. He says you have to swim in the streets and his aunt lost her house. Quite the bad situation I would say. I also wish luck to everyone there at the moment. Be safe y'all!

-m2- · Jul 28th, 2005, 02:49

Western Railway has posted a list of affected rail service for July 27, 2005 here:

http://www.westernrailwayindia.com/T...mit.asp?id=219

crvlvr · Jul 28th, 2005, 04:15

People hold on to a rope to cross a street after heavy rains in Bombay, India, Wednesday, July 27, 2005. The strongest rains ever recorded in India shut down the financial hub Bombay on Wednesday, snapping communication lines, closing airports and marooning thousands of people. Authorities said Wednesday they had recovered at least 200 bodies in western India.

Callous · Jul 28th, 2005, 07:29

We were in Mumbai 3 weeks ago and I ws very saddened to hear of the terrible flooding and loss of life.I made the comment to my husband whilst we were there that many of the ''houses'' we saw would never survive big rains.Keep safe IMers travelling there,our thoughts are with all Mumbai locals and tourists.Kindest cheers.

SHIMLA · Jul 28th, 2005, 07:30

Yet another reminder that man is powerless against nature.

When will man stop abusing nature ?

AvidTrekker · Jul 28th, 2005, 12:40

Good morning Mumbai folks,

Its Thursday mornin' and all of have reached home... some after two days. By this evening we will all recover and go to the beach to eat bhelpuri or whatever. Some of us have lost our houses, but loving neighbors will help us back to living a normal life.

Difficult to keep Mumbai down; even our own local ver. of 9/11 couldn't.

Mumbai is recovering, and FAST!!!

Jul 27th, 2005, 00:06	#1
crvlvr Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hollywood Posts: 4,473	Rains: 54 killed in Mah, Mumbai life paralysed Raigad/mumbai, July 26: Heavy incessant rains on Tuesday set off floods and landslides claiming at least 54 lives in Raigad district of Maharashtra and battered normal life throwing rail, road and air traffic in the metropolis in disarray. In more bad news, weathermen here said heavy to very heavy rains will continue for next 48 hours with gutsy wind having a speed of 45 kms to 60 kms per hour. The rains paralysed road, rail and air traffic leading to suspension of long distance and suburban trains putting millions of commuters returning home from offices in an ordeal. Even cell phone lines were badly hit putting those stranded due to inundation of streets into difficulties. Full Report at: http://www.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=51531

Jul 27th, 2005, 13:24	#2
AvidTrekker Veda Chanting & Mantra Yoga teacher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: body in Mumbai, head in Himalaya Posts: 2,785	Tues. workers not reached home Wed. aftn. The majority who commute by train, are the worst hit. My cousin who left work on Tuesday spent the entire night in a BEST bus. This is still better than the thousands who got trapped in the trains. You can't go ahead, you can't get out of the train into flood waters. Even as on Wednesday afternoon 12:00 he has not come back home. Till last night when phones were working, he was OK. All mobile networks are down. The Chief Minister appealed on Wednesday morning for everyone to stay at home. It is still raining, but the ferocity has become less. Most people will reach their homes by Wednesday evening; & go to sleep for 15 hours. Still scant transport, trains not yet started fully. MTNL landline phones are working in South Mumbai, at least. Its a miracle that my internet is working. Thanks; God __________________ The Universe is an ellipsoid?... or a Spheroid?? If the sphere smiles... it becomes an ellipse. This IS Creation.

Jul 27th, 2005, 23:09	#5
harshad INCREDIBLE INDIA Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: INDIA Posts: 36	Airport at Mumbai As per the latest report, Mumbai airport runway has been cleared for landings (whatever that means?), but with rains receeding and situation returning to normal slowly, tomorrow the airport is expected to be open. Incidently, yeaterday night it rained 94 Cm at mumbai which broke 95 years record of rain in a span of 12 hrs. last was sometime in 1905 at Cherapunji which was 82 Cm in 12 hrs. hope u reach tomorrow and enjoy your trip. but expect some difficulties at Mumbai because every thing is not fully normal yet. It would take some more time for this vibrant city to bounce back to normal. __________________ LIVE LIFE AS IT COMES, YOU WILL NEVER HAVE A DULL MOMENT

Jul 28th, 2005, 02:09	#8
iyou Maha Guru Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon USA Posts: 502	record rainfalls continue It looks like things are still a huge mess. Here's the latest article, with photos, from Mid-Day http://ww1.mid-day.com/news/city/2005/july/114902.htm __________________ . . . --May a moody baby doom a yam.

Jul 28th, 2005, 07:30	#14
SHIMLA Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Yangon, MYANMAR Posts: 4,125	Yet another reminder that man is powerless against nature. When will man stop abusing nature ? __________________ Whoever said money can't buy happiness didn't know where to shop !

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Jul 27th, 2005, 13:37	#4
katie81 Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: London Posts: 5	Our flight was cancelled this morning from London. We are booked on another one tomorrow. Does anyone have any idea if the airport is likely to be open by then? Many thanks and hope everyone is safe.

Jul 27th, 2005, 23:15	#6
crvlvr Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hollywood Posts: 4,473	Update... Indians Recover 200 Bodies From Monsoon BOMBAY, India - Authorities have recovered at least 200 bodies in western India after the heaviest rainfall ever recorded in the country, an official said Wednesday. "Approximately 200 dead bodies have already been recovered" in Maharashtra state, R.R. Patil, the state's deputy chief minister, told The Associated Press. He said the figure included 83 dead in Bombay, the state capital and financial hub. Another 100 deaths were feared across the state, which has been pounded by incessant rainfall since Tuesday, he said. The rain shut down Bombay, snapping communication lines and closing airports. The deaths were caused by electrocution, people getting trapped in cars, drowned in swirling flood waters and buried by falling walls. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20050727/.../india_monsoon http://www.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=51537

Jul 27th, 2005, 23:20	#7
Ravibagal Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: India Posts: 83	If you can put off your trip by 4-5 dys please do so as things are not back to normal as yet. Ravi in Mumbai

Jul 28th, 2005, 02:26	#9
Auntyji One tight slap! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New York Posts: 323	Just managed to get in touch with my sister-she waded through waist-high water for five hours to get from her office to her home. Thankfully she is Ok. Hope everyone's relatives and friends are safe.

Jul 28th, 2005, 02:31	#10
Indiadancer Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Virgina, USA Posts: 76	My boyfriend is in Mumbai at the moment and when I heard what was going on I was very worried. Couldn't contact him for the longest time. I finally got through to his cousin's mobile which randomly disconnected me. He says you have to swim in the streets and his aunt lost her house. Quite the bad situation I would say. I also wish luck to everyone there at the moment. Be safe y'all!

Jul 28th, 2005, 02:49	#11
-m2- . Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: . Posts: 1,577	Western Railway has posted a list of affected rail service for July 27, 2005 here: http://www.westernrailwayindia.com/T...mit.asp?id=219

Jul 28th, 2005, 04:15	#12
crvlvr Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hollywood Posts: 4,473	People hold on to a rope to cross a street after heavy rains in Bombay, India, Wednesday, July 27, 2005. The strongest rains ever recorded in India shut down the financial hub Bombay on Wednesday, snapping communication lines, closing airports and marooning thousands of people. Authorities said Wednesday they had recovered at least 200 bodies in western India.

Jul 28th, 2005, 07:29	#13
Callous Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 113	We were in Mumbai 3 weeks ago and I ws very saddened to hear of the terrible flooding and loss of life.I made the comment to my husband whilst we were there that many of the ''houses'' we saw would never survive big rains.Keep safe IMers travelling there,our thoughts are with all Mumbai locals and tourists.Kindest cheers.

Jul 28th, 2005, 12:40	#15
AvidTrekker Veda Chanting & Mantra Yoga teacher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: body in Mumbai, head in Himalaya Posts: 2,785	Thursday mornin Good morning Mumbai folks, Its Thursday mornin' and all of have reached home... some after two days. By this evening we will all recover and go to the beach to eat bhelpuri or whatever. Some of us have lost our houses, but loving neighbors will help us back to living a normal life. Difficult to keep Mumbai down; even our own local ver. of 9/11 couldn't. Mumbai is recovering, and FAST!!!

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