Updated September 4th, 2019 at 17:46 IST
Mumbai Rains didn't cause this viral 'waterfall', here's what did
In a shocking video shared on twitter, New Cuffe Parade witnesses a waterfall gushing amidst Mumbai rains making it look like the aftermath of heavy rainfall.
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Amidst the heavy rains in the city of Mumbai, New Cuffe Parade witnessed a waterfall gushing through the cement and the bricks in an astonishing video on Wednesday. This video was shared on twitter by K Sudarshan. Initially coming off as probable damage done by the incessant rain, it was found out to be something else. The Lodha New Cuffe Parade team notified that the incident occurred as a result of testing of a new water tank.
Waterfalls in New Cuffe Parade! #MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/eqPQhGf73V
— K Sudarshan (@SudarshanEMA)
READ: IMD Predicts Torrential Rainfall In Isolated Pockets Of Gujarat
New Cuffe Parade waterfall
The incident occurred as a result of a new vendor testing the water tank. The tank was being tested at the building T5 (Dioro). It was reported that the tank had sustained a rupture in the body. As a result of the rupture, water came gushing out.
Msg from Lodha NCP team
— Ashish Dave (@ashishdave)
(2 Sep) This evening there was an incident during testing of water tank at building T5 (Dioro). The vendor, was testing the new water tank which was recently installed, there was a rupture in the body causing the water to come out..
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Meanwhile, BMC on Mumbai Rains
As a result of continual rains in Mumbai, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) issued a statement asking the schools in the city and the suburbs to remain closed. BMC also cautioned the educational institutes to ensure safe travel back home for the school children. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'red alert'. IMD also predicted heavy rainfall in the city and the nearby areas.
In wake of IMD’s warning of heavy rainfall for the rest of the day too, the schools shall remain closed today. The Principals of the schools where students are already in, are requested to take all precautions and ensure that the children are sent back home carefully and safely.
— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc)
Considering IMD’s heavy rainfall warning, we request Mumbaikars to stay indoors in safe premises till the water in low lying areas recedes. Please call us on 1916 or tweet to us for updates. #MumbaiRain #mumbairainliveupdates #MCGMUpdates
— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc)
READ: Mumbai Rains: IMD Forecasts Downpour, Schools Shut And Traffic Hit
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Published September 4th, 2019 at 16:31 IST