Mumbai: In what may emerge as the most devastating day of monsoon this year in Mumbai, the city witnessed extremely heavy rainfall for over 24 hours. The incessant rainfall has made many areas flooded with water and along with strong winds have damaged the roof of the iconic DY Patil Cricket Stadium in Navi Mumbai.
A portion of the stadium’s roof and outer railings, located behind the audience section, was severely damaged and broken. The portion of the stadium was blown away, the visuals of which were captured by locals. Photos of the damaged outer railing of the stadium too are being shared on social media.
Similarly, a startling scene was witnessed in Mumbai as the floodlight poles of the Wankhede Stadium began swaying due to the heavy winds.
A red alert has been issued for ‘extremely heavy’ rainfall for the Mumbaikars. The Mumbai Police, in a warning issued to locals on social media, asked everyone to remain indoors. Only those in need of essential services should step out of their house, said the police on its Twitter handle.
The lights at Wankhede Stadium swaying with the winds like an outswinging delivery right now!#MumbaiRains #MumbaiRainsLive@mipaltan @HariniRana @ImRo45@sachin_rt @sanjaymanjrekar @bhogleharsha @krunalpandya24 @hardikpandya7
— Roads of Mumbai 🇮🇳 #StayHome (@RoadsOfMumbai) August 5, 2020
“We request Mumbaikars to stay indoors and not venture out unless it’s extremely essential. Practice all necessary precautions and do not venture out near the shore or waterlogged areas. Please #Dial100 in any emergency. Take care & stay safe Mumbai,” the police said.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray had asked people to stay indoors and venture out only for essential work.
