Published 18:54 IST, August 5th 2020
Mumbai: BSE building signage damaged, fire brigade help sought as rainfall wreaks havoc
Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) was not spared of the wrath of the rains as the signage on top of the building at Dalal Street was damaged due to the heavy wind
- India News
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As the rain Gods unleashed their wrath upon Mumbai on Thursday, it wreaked havoc across the financial capital as several areas witnessed property destruction, falling of trees and water clogging. Even the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) was not spared of the wrath as the signage on top of the building at Dalal Street was toppled due to heavy wind. BSE CEO Ashish Chauhan has informed that it has sought the help of fire brigade to ensure that the signage does not fall to the ground.
BSE signage damaged
Meanwhile, the IMD has predicted heavy rainfall in Mumbai till August 6. The city has received more than 150 mm of rainfall in the last 12 hours. Several areas including King's Circle and Hindmata have experienced severe water clogging. Mumbai's Colaba received 22.9 cm rainfall while Santacruz received 8.8 cm rain between 8:30 am & 5:30 pm. Presently strong winds with speed reaching 70 Kmph along the coast are prevailing and likely to continue during next 3-4 hours: India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Mumbai's Colaba received 22.9 cm rainfall while Santacruz received 8.8 cm rain between 8:30 am & 5:30 pm. Presently strong winds with speed reaching 70 Kmph along the coast are prevailing and likely to continue during next 3-4 hours: India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Local train and BEST services have been affected due to the intense rain. Maharashtra Minister Aaditya Thackeray has urged citizens to stay put and not to leave their homes.
Image Credits: Ashish Chauhan Twitter
Updated 18:54 IST, August 5th 2020