Water levels in many areas, including the Evershine City in Vasai East, Vasai West, and Nalasopara, reached depths of up to five feet, resulting in submerged roads and flooded localities as heavy rain lashed Palghar district. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had on Monday issued a red alert warning people of extremely heavy rainfall.

Schools were shut for the day, and many office goers were unable to wade through waters to catch a local train. Several areas also experienced power cuts for over 10 hours. While most preferred to stay indoors, the Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) Fire Brigade personnel, police, and other emergency service officials were seen in full force to restore normalcy in the area at the earliest.  While it was duty for some, there were others who had reason to venture into knee-deep waters.

Fire brigade personnel clear a pathway near Vasant Nagari circle