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Monsoon finally hits Mumbai, heavy rains lash city

Mumbai, July 2, 2014: Heavy rain lashed Mumbai and large parts of coastal and western Maharashtra on Wednesday, providing welcome relief from the extended summer in the city.

Though delayed by over three weeks - the normal date for onset of monsoon is June 10 - the steady downpour resulted in water-logging in low-lying areas and created disruptions in road and rail traffic within the city and outside.

Traffic came to a halt or crawled at some sections on the S.V. Road in the western suburbs and L.B.S. Marg in the eastern suburbs. Suburban trains on Western Railway, Central Railway and Harbour Line ran into delays.

There were traffic snarls on some sections of the Eastern Express Highway as also Western Express Highway, which slice the city vertically.

Heavy rain was reported from Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Nashik, Ahmednagar and Satara districts in the coastal and western parts of the state.

Mumbaikars’ favourite hill stations like Lonavala, Matheran, Panchagani and Mahabaleshwar were also soaked by the heavy rain, further cooling the constantly high temperatures of then past three months.

By noon, Mumbai recorded a healthy 105 mm rainfall, raising hopes of postponement of the proposed water cuts planned by the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai.

Rainfall has also been reported in the catchment areas of various lakes in Thane and Mumbai which supply drinking water to the western megapolis.

Mumbai’s rain brings cheer to Bollywood celebs

What’s common between Sonam Kapoor, Richa Chaddha and Preity Zinta today? All these lovely ladies are elated to see rains greet Mumbai.

Here’s what they tweeted:

Sonam Kapoor: The rains in bombay demand this kinda listening... Now for a hot cuppa.

Rajat Kapoor: its too beautiful - grey skies... Near darkness... love it!!!

Preity Zinta: Good morning folks! Nice 2see Mumbai drenched in the faint showers of the monsoon. Sadly the monsoon will be short & brief this year.

Neha Dhupia: Wait a minute is it raining outside ??? Caus I’m having a bad hair day #greenroomscares

Shoojit Sircar: So it’s raining in Mumbai..

Prachi Desai: Congratulations Mumbai!! Monsoon is officially here

Kalki Koechlin: Boy does this rain feel good...

Richa Chadha: Dear baarish. You bring joy, malaria, jams and magic. You are a difficult type of lover. But we love you.

Tusshar: Normally, I hate the rains! However, today feeling excitement in welcoming the showers! Finally!! Good morning!

In pic Matunga, Mahim & Dharavi area

Rain shower city & sub-urban area in Mumbai.In pic water logging in Kurla station