Mumbai experienced heavy rainfall early Monday, leading to significant waterlogging across various areas and disrupting train services in the city. The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) reported numerous buses had to be rerouted due to waterlogged streets.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) announced that over 300 mm of rainfall was recorded in multiple locations between 1 am and 7 am on Monday. The heavy rains resulted in waterlogging and disruption of suburban train services.
To prevent inconvenience for students, the BMC has declared a holiday for the first session for all BMC, government, and private schools and colleges in Mumbai. The decision regarding the next session will be made after assessing the situation.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts moderate to heavy rainfall throughout the day in Mumbai, with thunderstorms possible during the night. Continued heavy rainfall is expected in Maharashtra over the next three to four days, particularly in Madhya Maharashtra and the Marathwada region from July 8 to July 10.
Impact on Train Services
Heavy rains caused waterlogging at stations and on tracks, affecting Central Railway’s suburban services. The Central Railway Public Relations Officer (CRPO) stated, “Train services are affected at Sion and between Bhandup and Nahur stations. Rainwater was above the tracks, so trains were stopped for nearly one hour. Now water has receded a bit, so trains are restarting but services are still affected.”
Later, the Western Railway announced that high-capacity water pumps were employed to remove water from the tracks, and the suburban section is now operating normally. Trains between Kalyan and Kasara are running at restricted speeds.
“Despite heavy downpour, #MumbaiLocals in WR’s suburban section are running normally to ensure a safe commute for Mumbaikars. High capacity water pumps are being utilized to drain water and railway staff across the section are closely monitoring the situation to keep Mumbai’s lifeline running smoothly,” Western Railway posted on X (formerly Twitter).
Airlines Issue Advisory
Heavy rains also disrupted flight operations at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. IndiGo and Vistara issued advisories for passengers flying in or out of Mumbai.
•IndiGo Advisory: “Flights to/from #Mumbai are impacted due to heavy rains. To opt for an alternate flight or claim a full refund, visit the link or feel free to reach out to our on-ground team for any immediate assistance. For flight status, click here.”
•Vistara Advisory: “Heavy traffic congestion and slow vehicle movement are expected en route to Mumbai Airport today due to weather conditions. Customers are advised to allow more time for their journey to the airport.”
As the city continues to battle heavy rainfall and its repercussions, authorities urge residents to stay safe and take necessary precautions.
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