Mumbai rains LIVE updates: Suburban trains were running late by five to 15 minutes due to water-logging on rail tracks in some places. According to a Western Railway official, movement of trains on some tracks, which got submerged, had to be stopped but services continued on other tracks with restricted speed. There was also heavy water-logging in the central areas of Kurla, Sion and Dadar. Twitter users were in awe of the Central and Western Railway for their prompt action at stations in Mumbai and timely updates about the trains services on social media. “Good job,” wrote one user when the Central Railway tweeted about the services being operated on all of its lines. The India Meteorological Department officials have said it is the highest rainfall of the season so far in 24 hours. Education Minister Vinod Tawde declared a holiday on Monday for all schools and colleges in Mumbai Metropolitan Region in view of the heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, a wall collapsed on the slow track line at Sandhurst Road. The Central Railway said that the train services were unaffected by the incident. Railway services were affected on the Central and Western Railway lines in Mumbai due to the incessant rains. Western Railway said that trains were being run at restricted speed at Nallasopara due to water on tracks. Churchgate-bound train services were stopped in view of the excess waterlogging on the tracks. The downpour in Mumbai — which led to waterlogging in several areas during the weekend — is likely to continue in the city and its neighbouring districts as the India Meterological Department has predicted further heavy rainfall for Konkan region and Goa. In Maharashtra, heavy rainfall is “very likely” in Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar districts, while “extremely heavy rains” are expected at Raigad on Monday. Palghar and Raigad are expected to witness extremely heavy rainfall on Tuesday as well. The IMD forecast “heavy to very heavy” rain for isolated places in Vidarbha, south Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, central Maharashtra, Marathwada, Telangana, Karnataka, and Kerala. Heavy downpour is also expected at some places in Uttarakhand, east Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Sikkim, Odisha, Assam, and Meghalaya. Till 5.30 am on Monday, Mumbai received 108 millimetres of rain in the previous 21 hours, while Dahanu area recorded 308 millimetres, according to private weather forecast agency Skymet Weather. The off shore trough extending along the west coast of India is behind the forecast of heavy rains for Gujarat, Konkan, Goa, Karnataka and Kerala. On Sunday, severe water-logging was reported in Sion, Andheri, Ghatkopar, Hindmata Circle in Parel, King’s Circle in Matunga and several other areas, which forced the police to divert traffic in Mumbai. Authorities were also forced to divert traffic from the Ghatkopar rail overbridge after noticing cracks in the structure. On 3 July, a part of a roadover bridge (ROB) at Mumbai’s suburban Andheri railway station had collapsed. A woman, who was critically injured in the mishap, succumbed to her injuries on Saturday. The next day, a road bridge with two pedestrian walkways on Grant Road station was closed after potentially dangerous cracks were noticed. With inputs from IANS
Mumbai rains updates: IMD says highest rainfall of season in 24 hours as city braces for more showers
Twitter users were in awe of the Central and Western Railway for their prompt action at stations in Mumbai and timely updates about the trains services on social media. “Good job,” wrote one user when the Central Railway tweeted about the services being operated on all of its lines.
 "Mumbai rains updates: IMD says highest rainfall of season in 24 hours as city braces for more showers")
A food special train, carrying about 2,000 food packets, was run from Mumbai Central to Naigaon for stranded passengers
A food special train, carrying about 2000 food packets, prepared in Base Kitchen, Mumbai Central was run from Mumbai Central to Naigaon for the passengers of stranded trains due to water logging at Nallasopara pic.twitter.com/1ju3G3N1QH
— Western Railway (@WesternRly) July 10, 2018
Passengers being rescued at Nallasopara after trains got stuck
Passengers of 12928 Vadodara Express were rescued by the team of NDRF & RPF from the train which was stuck between Nallasopara & Virar. Buses arranged for them at Nallasopara to bring them to Naigaon pic.twitter.com/ga6EB7p7Ye
— Western Railway (@WesternRly) July 10, 2018
Bombay HC pulls up authorities over Mumbai rains, asks why no measures taken when tracks go under water every monsoon
Tracks submerge under water every monsoon, paralysing the local train services in Mumbai, but the Railways has not taken any concrete steps to prevent it, the Bombay High Court said today.
A division bench of Justices NH Patil and GS Kulkarni was hearing a PIL seeking a direction to the railways to make stations and platforms disabled-friendly.
“Every year during monsoons tracks get submerged in water in low-lying areas. Why can not the Railways identify such spots and elevate the tracks?” Justice Kulkarni asked. If the Railways were not able to manage this, it should consider privatisation, the court said.
Details of long-distance trains cancelled/short terminated /diverted by Western Railways
Details of long distance trains cancelled/short terminated /diverted further due to very high water levels on rly tracks at Nallasopara. pic.twitter.com/o4NYbLVbMT
— Western Railway (@WesternRly) July 10, 2018
Next high tide expected to hit Mumbai coast at 9.28 pm today
WR arrangers buses for passengers of long-distance trains
WR has arranged 6 buses for bringing psngrs of regulated UP trns from Surat to Borivali in view of suspension of rail traffic due to high water level on rly tracks at Nallasopara. Buses are also being arranged from Vapi, Billimora & Dahanu Road to bring psngrs to Mumbai. @drmbct
— Western Railway (@WesternRly) July 10, 2018
Central Railway, Harbour line trains running with 15-20 minutes delay
Summary of Evening peak services of Central Railway, Mumbai:
— Central Railway (@Central_Railway) July 10, 2018
Transharbour - On time
Harbour - 10-15 minutes late
Main line - 15-20 minutes late
Santa Cruz recorded 106 mm rainfall since morning
According to Skymet Weather, the Santa Cruz observatory recorded 106 mm of rain since morning. The weather situation is expected to worsen in the next few hours as IMD predicts heavy downpour over until tomorrow. The area has surpassed its monthly average quota of of 840.7 mm, which it surpassed today as the local observatory recorded 860mm rainfall.
450 passengers of Vadodara Express rescued from Nalasopara
About 450 passengers onboard the Vadodara express, which got stuck between Nalasopara and Virar stations have been rescued. Western Railways tweeted that they have been brought to the Nalasopara station. Buses are being arranged from Vasai Road anr Virar for the passengers to help them with further commute through the suburban rail network.
NDRF team reaches Vasai to help stranded people in Palghar district
Members of NDRF have reached Vasai and is working to rescue more than 400 people, mostly salt pan workers and their families, stranded in Palghar district, The Times of India reported.
Heavier than usual traffic on Western Express Highway; Harbour line, CR trains running late
Commuters who would be heading back from South Bombay towards Western suburbs should note that heavier than usual traffic is being reported on Western Express Highway, Kalina-Wakola Flyover, RPF colony, Golibar road, New Link Road and stretches of Aarey Road.
Traffic conditions are slightly better on Swami Vivekanad Road near Andheri East and the Juhu Versova Link Road as of now.
BJP leaders Sambit Patra, Keshav Upadhye wade through knee-deep water to reach party office
BJP National Spokesperson Sambit Patra and Maharashtra State Spokesperson Keshav Upadhye seen wading through water while they were going to Mumbai BJP's office in Dadar East, earlier today. #MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/wdlcOcnn2R
— ANI (@ANI) July 10, 2018
An Air India Express flight lands at Mumbai Airport, overshooting the runway
“Air India Express flight IX 213 from Vijayawada to Mumbai, landed and came to a sudden halt deep into the runway at 2:51 pm, overshooting the runway. Now Air India Express’ engineering team is inspecting the aircraft at Mumbai airport. All passengers are safe,” KS Sunder CEO Air India Express told ANI.
NDRF, RPF teams bring stranded Vadodara express passengers to Nalasopara station
According to the Western Railways, NDRF and RPF teams that had been deployed to rescue the railway passengers stranded between Nalasopara and Virar stations, have initiated the rescue operations.
The passengers of 12928 Vadodara Express, which is stranded between Nallasopara-Virar, to Nallasopara station. Extra buses have been arranged to take them to the nearest station for further commute by suburban services. Food packets and water was also distributed among the passangers
Western Railways services hit by heavy downpour; premium trains like Rajdhani, Shatabdi stand cancelled
The heavy rainfall that lashed the maximum city on Tuesday has crippled the Western Railway’s services. Premium trains, including August Kranti Rajdhani Express and Rajkot – Mumbai Duronto Express stood cancelled. Several other trains were rescheduled, while passengers of Vadodara express were stranded near Nalasopara station with up to 400mm water levels on tracks.
The power supply of a Shatabdi Express had to be cut off temporarily as a precautionary measure, while food packets and snacks were distributed among passengers of various trains.
Central, Harbour Line trains running late by roughly 30 minutes
Summary till now:
— Central Railway (@Central_Railway) July 10, 2018
Morning peak position:
Transharbour - On time
Harbour - 15-20 minutes late
Main line - 15-20 minutes late
Afternoon position from 12 to 3 pm:
Transharbour - On time
Harbour - 25-30 minutes late
Main line - 30-40 minutes late
Maximum rainfall recorded in Mumbai’s Goregaon
Amount of Rainfall Received in Mumbai and Recorded Around 24hrs( 10July 2018) pic.twitter.com/wSmGtMDmjE
— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) July 10, 2018
Mumbai bus routes diverted due to waterlogging
According to the disaster management department, bus routes via Sion road number 24 is diverted through Sion road number 3, at Rani Laxmibai Chowk.
BEST UPDATES (10/07/18) @CPMumbaiPolice pic.twitter.com/6XQerZZgFT
— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) July 10, 2018
Over 400 people stranded in Maharashtra’s Palghar; communication to 40 villages cut
In Palghar district, 400 people were stranded and communication to 40 villages was cut off. Defence helicopters also could not take-off for relief and rescue work due to the inclement weather. Palghar district has received unprecedented rainfall, following which the district administration has been asked to stay on high alert.
150 additional pumps set up in Mumbai; govt closely monitoring situation, Devendra Fadnavis tells Assembly
Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said that an additional 150 pumps have been deployed in Mumbai to drain out rainwater from flooded areas. He said that the pumping systems were all working at full capacity.
“The state administration is monitoring the situation and keeping a close watch to ensure people do not face any hardship,” Fadnavis said.
He said if necessary, a holiday will be declared for schools as the weather department has predicted very heavy rains for the next three to four days.
“If necessary, the government will take an appropriate decision,” Fadnavis said.
35 members of NDRF team reach Nalasopara railway station to help stranded commuters
About 35 members of NDRF have reached Nallasopara to help WR to provide relief to the passengers & carry out other relief/rescue measures @drmbct
— Western Railway (@WesternRly) July 10, 2018
Byculla Police station waterlogged
According to a report by Times Now, some of the most shocking visuals were streamed from the Byculla police station. The police station is completely waterlogged on the outside and a raised platform is being used to enter the police station.
Heavy water-logging reported at King’s Circle near Matunga
Roads turn into rivers in Mumbai’s Ghatkopar: Watch citizens commute using boats
#EXCLUSIVE -- Witness the plight of Mumbaikars. Roads turn into river in Ghatkopar. People try to navigate using boats. Roads completely covered in major areas. #MumbaiCrumbling pic.twitter.com/xMNocwNuCY
— News18 (@CNNnews18) July 10, 2018
BMC advises citizens to stay wary of rumours, says no cyclone warning, sea link not closed
The city’s municipal corporation has advised citizens to stay wary of the rumours being spread. The municipal body clarified that the Bandra Sea Link is completely functional and there is no cyclone warning issued. The body advised citizens to get in touch with the MCGM’s Disaster Management Department in case of an emergency, at 1916.
Huge crack appears in Kalyan-Thane flyover; heavy traffic conditions along the route
News reports say that a massive crack has appeared in the Kalyan-Thane bridge following heavy rainfall. Commuters are facing heavy traffic along the route.
#BREAKING -- Mumbaikars face wrath of monsoon. Massive crack along Kalyan-Thane bridge. Heavy traffic being reported due to crack | #MumbaiCrumbling pic.twitter.com/x2JSKQRb53
— News18 (@CNNnews18) July 10, 2018
NDRF, coast guard approached to rescue stranded passengers
In a tweet, the Western Railway said that it had approached the NDRF and the coast guard to help in providing relief to the passengers stranded in an outstation train between Nallasopara and Virar.
Quoting the Western Railway PRO, Hindustan Times reported that the officials are neither able to rescue the stranded passengers, nor reverse the trains as water level is above 500 millimetres.
Tree uprooted in Navi Mumbai’s CBD Belapur
According to reports, a tree uprooted and fell in the Konkan Bhavan area in CBD Belapur. Few cars were damaged in the incident.
#BreakingNews #rains नवीमुंबई - कोकण भवन परिसरात झाड कोसळलं, गाड्यांचं नुकसान. pic.twitter.com/aaOYXrBtgd
— TV9 Marathi (@TV9Marathi) July 10, 2018
Visuals from Matunga; heavy rains lead to waterlogging
Mumbai: Water-logging near Matunga police station following heavy rainfall. #MumbaiRain pic.twitter.com/JJPfzAUAMa
— ANI (@ANI) July 10, 2018
Visual from Elphinstone Road; people walk in knee-deep water on station road outside One Indiabulls
image courtesy: Devparna Acharya/Firstpost
11 places waterlogged, says Devendra Fadnavis
In the Maharashtra Assembly, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that 11 places in Mumbai were waterlogged and 150 additional pumps have been deployed to clear the water. He added that the state government will also consider to extend date of admissions for various courses if the situation demands.
150 additional pumps deployed to clear the water.
— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) July 10, 2018
We are monitoring & taking care of situation minutely.
We will also consider to extend date of admissions for various courses if situation demands: CM @Dev_Fadnavis in Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on #MumbaiRains
Santacruz recorded 38 mm rains in last 3 hours
Private weather forecasting agency Skymet Weather said in a tweet that Santacruz recorded 38 millimetres of rain in the last three hours. Heavy rains are expected to continue in the city and its neighbouring areas. Gujarat, Konkan, Goa and Madhya Pradesh are likely to observe vigorous monsoon conditions on Tuesday.
Watch: Road traffic affected in Parel due to heavy rains
Video courtesy: Prannoy Palav/Firstpost
Vinod Tawde says disaster management reported no waterlogging in Mumbai
Maharashtra education minister Vinod Tawde told reporters on Tuesday the disaster management authorities reported no situation of water logging in Mumbai. “Concerned authorities are keeping a track of the situation.There’s nothing to worry as disaster management is ready to face any situation,” he said.
Disaster Management has reported that there is no situation of water logging in Mumbai. Concerned authorities are keeping a track of the situation.There's nothing to worry as disaster management is ready to face any situation: Vinod Tawde, Maharashtra Minister on #MumbaiRain pic.twitter.com/nVXCCcJl0R
— ANI (@ANI) July 10, 2018
Ashish Shelar raises concerns over situation in Mumbai
In the state Assembly, Mumbai BJP chief Ashish Shelar raised concerns over the situation in Mumbai. He asked for the steps taken by the Disaster Management Cell in view of the heavy rains and demanded that emergency holiday should be declared for schools and colleges.
#AssemblyQ #MumbaiRains Demanded 2 know steps taken by Disaster Mgmt Cell 4 Mumbai/Maharashtra, due 2 heavy rains ! Is Emergency school holiday declared? Isn't it prudent 2 declare 1/2/full day holiday 4 safety of lacs of office going Mumbaikars, specially women?
— Adv. Ashish Shelar - ॲड. आशिष शेलार (@ShelarAshish) July 10, 2018
Train services suspended between Bhayander and Virar
The Western Railway said in a tweet that the services between Bhayander and Virar have been suspended due to heavy rains and waterlogging. Trains between Bhayander and Churchgate are running with some delay in schedule.
Video shot at Lower Parel station. Courtesy: Prannoy Palav/Firstpost
Railway authorities make food arrangements for passengers stuck in outstation trains
Several long-distance trains have been regulated at various stations at or beyond Virar due to the high water level on tracks at Nallasopara. The railway authorities are making arrangements to provide food packets and water to passengers in some of these trains.
Arrangements are being made to provide food packets/snacks/water to passengers of several long distance trains that have been regulated at various stns at/beyond Virar due to very heavy water level on tracks at Nallasopara #WRUpdates pic.twitter.com/3XK8AK5oOn
— Western Railway (@WesternRly) July 10, 2018
Several educational institutions remain shut today; Vinod Tawde says they can function normally
While several schools and colleges are closed, Education Minister Vinod Tawde was quoted as saying by News18 that the educational institutions need not stay shut on Tuesday as the situation in Mumbai “is not as bad” as Monday.
Water level rises at Nallasopara
The Western Railway said that the incessant heavy downpour had led to an increase in the water level at the railway tracks at Nallasopara, making it “impossible” to run trains between Nallasopara and Virar. The Western Railway divisional railway manager (Mumbai Central) is present at the site.
Due to incessant heavy downpour, water level at rly tracks at Nallasopara has further risen to 200 mm to 460 mm making it impossible to run trns bet Nallasopara & Virar. Area outside & along rail tracks is heavily flooded & water flowing on the tracks. DRM, Mumbai Central at site pic.twitter.com/0M5ztxCo5T
— Western Railway (@WesternRly) July 10, 2018
Several outstation trains short-terminated or cancelled
The Twitter handle of the Western Railway divisional railway manager (Mumbai) tweeted, “Due to heavy rains and water logging at Nallasopara, all outstation trains arriving on Mumbai Western Railway are indefinitely late to arrive in Mumbai.”
Image courtesy: Twitter@drmbct
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