Mumbai rains updates: IMD says highest rainfall of season in 24 hours as city braces for more showers

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:

Transharbour - On time
Harbour - 10-15 minutes late
Main line - 15-20 minutes late

— Central Railway (@Central_Railway) July 10, 2018

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:
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

— Central Railway (@Central_Railway) July 10, 2018

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.
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

— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) July 10, 2018

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

WATCH: Water filling up on tracks at Matunga station

The Central Railway has said that the train services will be delayed due to the waterlogging between Sion and Matunga.

Video courtesy: Dhiraj Ghugare/Firstpost

Visual from Parel Naka in Dadar East

Image courtesy: Sheldon Pinto/Firstpost

WATCH: Flooded streets near One Indiabulls in Elphinstone Road

Video courtesy: Tony George/Firstpost

Waterlogging at King’s Circle railway underpass 

Severe waterlogging has been reported at King’s Circle area as heavy rains continue to lash several parts of Mumbai.

Central line services hit due to waterlogging between Sion and Matunga

The Central Railway said in a tweet that trains are running with caution in some “chronic sections” such as Sion-Matunga due to very heavy rains. 

Trains are running on Central Railway though with caution in some chronic sections such as Sion-Matunga due to very heavy rains. Trains are delayed in this section for 15-20 minutes... pic.twitter.com/9AgeEolOxB

— Central Railway (@Central_Railway) July 10, 2018

Hundreds of flights delayed at Mumbai airport in 24 hours

Around 300 flights were delayed for departure and arrival the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai due to heavy rains in the city in the last 24 hours. According to the official website of Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, a total of 162 flights were delayed during departure and 134 were late for arrival on Monday. On Sunday, over 400 flights were reportedly delayed due to bad weather conditions in and around the city.

Central Railways services running normally

The suburban services of the Central Railway are running normally at all its corridors despite the heavy rains. The Central Railway took to Twitter to thank its passengers to offer its gratitude. 

We received innumerable messages and tweets yesterday from you all bestowing accolades on us that despite heavy torrential rains for the past 72 hrs, we provided uninterrupted services. We thank you all for the faith, confidence and immense support shown by each one of you... pic.twitter.com/L7m4gUMQeU

— Central Railway (@Central_Railway) July 10, 2018

Dabbawala services suspended for the day

Mumbai’s pervasive Dabbawalas, the tiffin careers of the city, have  suspended their work on Tuesday in entire city. 

“We did not collect the tiffins today (Tuesday), because of the water logging across the city. Our people find hard to wade through their cycle in knee deep water,” Mumbai Dabbawalas Association’s spokesperson Subhash Talekar said.

PTI

Gokhale bridge collapse: Spot warning signs early to prevent mishaps, say experts

The recent road overbridge collapse at Mumbai’s Andheri railway station during a spell of heavy rain has raised concerns over the robustness of the city’s infrastructure. Following the incident, various authorities have stepped up their efforts to assess the stability of bridges in the city.

Western Railways public relations officer Ravindra Bhakar said that the Western Railway, Central Railway and BMC, along with IIT-Bombay, are currently in the process of conducting a structural audit of all 445 bridges going over rail tracks in Mumbai. He said that the audit is expected to be completed in about three to four months.

Prominent urban development experts say that the audit is likely to assess whether the construction of the structures are as per the design and whether they are strong enough to withstand the load of people, vehicles and utilities. The process is likely to consider whether the designs of the bridges were appropriate in the first place.

Heavy rains continue to lash parts of Mumbai

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rain till Thursday. Amid torrential rain, the Tulsi lake, which supplies water to the people of the city, started overflowing on Monday. 

Visuals of heavy rain and waterlogged streets from Mumbai's Byculla. #MumbaiRain pic.twitter.com/Jj1IZn31jN

— ANI (@ANI) July 10, 2018

Heavy rainfall continues to lash Mumbai.Visuals from Wadala. #MumbaiRain pic.twitter.com/4tIMGylPgl

— ANI (@ANI) July 10, 2018

AC local train services suspended

The Western Railway has suspended AC local train services in Mumbai in view of the heavy rainfall and the waterlogging at Nallasopara station.

Services of AC local have been suspended today ie 10.07.2018 in view of very heavy rains & water logging at/around Nallasopara, till further information. Inconvenience is deeply regretted please #WRUpdates pic.twitter.com/oN4qZ7JT1V

— Western Railway (@WesternRly) July 10, 2018

Santacruz recorded 137 mm of rains in 21 hours from Monday 8.30 am

Heavy monsoon rains lashed Mumbai and its neighbouring areas on Monday, flooding streets, rail tracks and crippling life in the city. The India Meterological Department has predicted “heavy to very heavy rains” at isolated places in Mumbai for Tuesday.

#MumbaiRains: In the last 21 hours from 8.30 am yesterday, Santa Cruz has recorded 137 mm of rains. May cross 150 mm mark in 24 hours. #MumbaiRainsLive #MumbaiRain

— Skymet (@SkymetWeather) July 10, 2018

Train services hit on Western line; visuals from Bhayander station

Image courtesy: Ria Sharma/Firstpost

Waterlogging on streets of Dadar, but no traffic congestion

Image courtesy: Devparna Acharya/Firstpost

Trains services suspended between Vasai Road and Virar

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In a tweet, Western Railway said that due to the presence of water on the railway tracks at Nallasopara station, rail traffic has been suspended between Vasai Road and Virar. The trains between Vasai Road and Churchgate are running with delay.

Water very high from rail level at Nallasopara following heavy water accumulation in adjoining areas of tracks. Rail traffic suspended bet Vasai Rd - Virar. Trns running between Churchgate & Vasai Road with delay. #MumbaiRains #WRUpdates pic.twitter.com/Q8SxE9jDTT

— Western Railway (@WesternRly) July 10, 2018

Updates begin for 10 July, Tuesday

Earlier in the morning comedian and actor Vir Das had joked about Mumbai’s infrastructure during monsoon

There is a strong possibility that Mumbai infrastructure will be ready and prepared for monsoons in the future. There is also a possibility that climate change may have elliminated rainfall altogether by then.

— Vir Das (@thevirdas) July 9, 2018

Western Railways responds to Piyush Goyal’s tweet

Thanks for your observation & witty expression . Very interesting! Our field staff - who is braving the rains to keep running the trains - will certainly like it!https://t.co/S9NIuAwS7f

— Western Railway (@WesternRly) July 9, 2018

Central, Western Railway authorities inspect waterlogged tracks

Historic effort by #Railway. On a day of heavy #MumbaiRains Top management of both @Central_Railway & @WesternRly @GM_CRly @Gmwrly were on inspection to d heavily flooded stations to resolve d issues. @smart_mumbaikar @RidlrMUM @RailMinIndia @LocalPressCo @PiyushGoyal @prayag pic.twitter.com/6CMnQ6C0ja

— Mumbai Railway Users (@mumbairailusers) July 9, 2018

Dadar’s Parsi Colony is severely waterlogged; more showers expected in the evening

#MumbaiRains: Dadar Parsi Colony is waterlogged. More rains ahead. #MumbaiRainsLive #Mumbai #MumbaiRain pic.twitter.com/9e6Gp9jBqp

— Skymet (@SkymetWeather) July 9, 2018

Trains on Western line run normally with minor delay

#WRUpdates 16.45 hrs. WR suburban services are running normal with minor delay due to low visibility in some areas. There is no water logging or disruption in the section.#MumbaiLocal #MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/s3bIkw2Cvn

— Western Railway (@WesternRly) July 9, 2018

As Mumbai received 68 millimetres in last 6 hours, Met department warns of more showers

Vigorous #Monsoon conditions are expected over #Konkan and #Goa as well as #Vidarbha. https://t.co/4x7y8tNAHL #MonsoonRains #Monsoon2018

— Skymet (@SkymetWeather) July 9, 2018

Highest rainfall of season so far: IMD

The India Meteorological Department officials have said it is the highest rainfall of the season so far in 24 hours. Meanwhile, the education department has declared a holiday.

A few trains on Central line have been rescheduled

15066 Panvel-Goprakhpur Express sch dep 1750 hrs on 9.7.2018 is *RESCHEDULED* at 2100 hrs on 9.7.2018 (Delay by 3 hrs 10 minutes). Inconvenience caused is regretted.

— Central Railway (@Central_Railway) July 9, 2018

11093 CSMT-Varanasi Mahanagari Express sch dep 0010 hrs on 10.7.2018 is *RESCHEDULED* at 0400 hrs on 10.7.2018 (Delay by 3 hours 50 minutes). Inconvenience caused is regretted.

— Central Railway (@Central_Railway) July 9, 2018

12141 LTT-Patliputra Express sch dep 2335 hrs on 9.7.2018 is *RESCHEDULED* at 0100 hrs on 10.7.2018 (Delay by 1 hour 25 minutes). Inconvenience caused is regretted.

— Central Railway (@Central_Railway) July 9, 2018

22106 Pune-Mumbai Indrayani Express sch dep 1835 hrs on 9.7.2018 and 22105 Mumbai-Pune Indrayani Express sch dep 0540 hrs on 10.7.2018 are *CANCELLED* due to heavy rains.

— Central Railway (@Central_Railway) July 9, 2018

Meanwhile, GM of Western Railway holds meeting with Municipal Commissioner of Vasai Virar Municipal Corporation at Nallasopara Station

Shri A K Gupta, GM, WR held a meeting with Municipal Commissioner of Vasai Virar Municipal Corporation Shri Satish Lokhande at Nallasopara Station & discussed common civic issues related to Railways for better co-ordination/solution. pic.twitter.com/2j8qtwumjd

— Western Railway (@WesternRly) July 9, 2018

Rail tracks in Kalwa on Central line are completely submerged in water

Video courtesy: Dhiraj Ghugare

Rainwater overflows on Thane station stairs

Video courtesy: Prannoy Palav

Visual from Nanalal Mehta Flyover in Matunga

image courtesy: Simantik Dowerah/Firstpost

Suburban trains running late by 15 minutes; waterlogging in Kurla, Sion, Dadar

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. Mira Road (in adjoining Thane district), and Nallasopara and Vasai (in Palghar district) were largely affected due to the heavy showers. Trains under Central Railway were moving slow, but no service was cancelled, an official said. Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) buses were slightly delayed, but no service was cancelled or suspended, a BEST spokesperson said. – PTI

Road from Elphinstone Station to Senapati Bapat Marg is completely waterlogged

The road that hundreds of employees in Parel take from the Elphinstone and Parel station is completely waterlogged. Many people have to take a separate foot overbridge to access the main road from the other side.

Image courtesy: Chandrani Datta/ Firstpost

Bollywood actor Diana Penty tweets a video of waterlogged streets of Dadar that should be avoided

Hmmm...so Dadar is definitely avoidable today. Stay safe peeps. #MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/q56ea1G8ZH

— Diana Penty (@DianaPenty) July 9, 2018

Visual from approach route to Elphinstone-Parel bridge 

Central areas in Mumbai like Parel, Matunga, Dadar are still waterlogged. The meteorological department has forecast more heavy rains in the city till Tuesday.

Image courtesy: Simantik Dowerah/Firstpost

Central, Western Railway general managers conduct inspections

Central Railway general manager DK Sharma inspected stations between CST and Thane, while Western Railway general manager AK Gupta inspected Nallasopara station — which was heavily waterlogged earlier in the day. 

GM CR Shri D K Sharma did extensive inspection of CSMT-Thane section and CSMT & Thane stations. Enroute, met staff at Kurla. Appreciated every field staff for the tremendous effort they have put in, in keeping the lifeline of Mumbai running throughout. pic.twitter.com/rYgOikz6pj

— Central Railway (@Central_Railway) July 9, 2018

High tide alert from 12-16 July

PSA #MumbaiRains #hightide alert pic.twitter.com/3y9Z4xYLeI

— Noosh (@sindhicrawford) July 9, 2018

Twitterati praise railway authorities for uninterrupted services

Twitter users were in awe of the railway authorities for their prompt action at waterlogged 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.

To be honest trains on Central line are running smoothly except for a minor delay between Sion & Dadar as tracks are submerged under water. Remaining journey has been good. @drmmumbaicr and @central_railway good job.

— Singh Varun (@singhvarun) July 9, 2018

Thank you @Central_Railway @WesternRly Good job, for your high spirit keeping Mumbai lifeline alive.

— Billa (@pravinksy) July 9, 2018

@Central_Railway @drmmumbaicr @MumMetro @RailMinIndia thanks fr uninterrupted service of Railway in heavy rain its also motivated us to go fr work thanks you. Thanks fr giving us help whenever v wnt by tweets. #IndianRailways @Bhavinshah189

— Niraj Thakkar (@nirajthakkar18) July 9, 2018

Hats off to you guys. Even though people will be frustrated in you guys but you still do what you can

— K (@_stanatic_47) July 9, 2018

Four AC local services cancelled

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The Western Railway cancelled services of four AC local trains after running its first two services on Monday. The services will resume from Churchgate at 2.55 pm for Virar. 

Due to very heavy #MumbaiRains , 4 services of AC local had to be cancelled after running its first two services today ie 09.07.2018. Now, the services of AC local shall resume from Churchgate as VR 94007 at 14.55 hrs for Virar. Commuters to please take note of it. #WRUpdates pic.twitter.com/PxO7v8VQym

— Western Railway (@WesternRly) July 9, 2018

Traffic snarls at Wadala as downpour continues

Image courtesy: Simantik Dowerah/Firstpost

Visuals from waterlogged streets of Khar

#MumbaiRains: Visuals of waterlogged streets from Khar following heavy rainfall. pic.twitter.com/TjYTvD7n2W

— ANI (@ANI) July 9, 2018

Western Railway restores fast train services from Virar to Churchgate

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Officials are undertaking efforts to drain out the water which had accumulated on the railway tracks at Nallasopara. “After opening of up fast line at Nallasopara after bringing down the water level, mail/express trains of up direction are now being worked on it as usual,” Western Railway said in a tweet.

2/2 After opening of UP fast line at Nallasopara after bringing down the water level, Mail/Express trains of UP direction are now being worked on it as usual. pic.twitter.com/54zQL3BEyK

— Western Railway (@WesternRly) July 9, 2018

Watch: Police official helps elderly couple wade through street

Heavy water-logging has been reported in the central areas of Kurla, Sion and Dadar. The downpour — the heaviest of the season so far in a day — caused traffic jams as many roads and streets were flooded and people were seen wading through knee-deep water.

#WATCH A Mumbai Policewoman helps an elderly couple wade through a waterlogged street in Mumbai's Hindmata area. pic.twitter.com/uO1SmOd1PR

— ANI (@ANI) July 9, 2018

Traffic closed at Railway Colony in SV Road

Mumbai Police tweeted the diversionary routes for the north and south-bound traffic at Railway Colony. For north bound, the traffic is diverted towards Turner road to Linking road and for south-bound, the traffic is diverted from Khar Traffic Chowki to Linking Road. 

Due to waterlogging at Railway colony, SV road , Traffic closed (Both bound)
1 ) North bound traffic is diverted towards Turner road ➡ Linking road &
2 ) South bound traffic is diverted from Khar traffic chowky ➡ Linking road. #TrafficUpdate #mumbairains

— मुंबई पोलीस - Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) July 9, 2018

Woman dies in Kalyan after bike hits pothole

According to reports, a woman was crushed under a bus after she fell off a bike that hit a pothole in heavy rain in Kalyan on Sunday.

On CCTV, Mumbai woman on bike crushed under bus after hitting pothole https://t.co/3NVYGB7wMT pic.twitter.com/CuEhlTB3AU

— Hindustan Times (@htTweets) July 9, 2018

Mumbai recorded heaviest rainfall of season in 24 hours, says IMD

The meteorological department has forecast more heavy rains in Mumbai till Tuesday. The Colaba observatory in south Mumbai recorded 170.6 mm rainfall in the last 24 hours (from 8.30 am on Sunday), an official of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

“It is the heaviest rainfall of the season so far in 24 hours,” IMD Mumbai’s deputy director general KS Hosalikar said.

The observatory in suburban Santacruz recorded 122 mm showers during the same period, he said, adding, “The city and its suburban areas received a good spell of showers yesterday (Sunday). Mumbai got a widespread downpour as the rain intensity escalated to very active.”

Trains, buses run with delay as Mumbai battles heavy rains

Mira Road (in adjoining Thane district), and Nallasopara and Vasai (in Palghar district) were largely affected due to the heavy showers. Trains under Central Railway were moving slow, but no service was cancelled, an official said.
 

Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) buses were slightly delayed, but no service was cancelled or suspended, a BEST spokesperson said. The city’s neighbouring areas got even more rains, and roads were submerged.

– PTI

Holiday for schools, colleges in Mumbai

Education Minister Vinod Tawde declared a holiday on Monday for all schools and colleges in Mumbai Metropolitan Region in view of the heavy rainfall. 

Precautionary holiday declared for schools, colleges in Mumbai Metropolitan Region for the safety of the students due to the heavy rainfall experienced in the city and the suburban areas. Heavy rains forecasted, every one is advised to stay safe.

— Vinod Tawde (@TawdeVinod) July 9, 2018

Heavy rains lash Mumbai and its suburbs

While Dadar and Andheri reported waterlogging on Monday, the continuous downpour has also affected areas like Palghar, and Vasai.

#Visuals from Andheri and near Dadar Police headquarters as heavy rainfall continues in #Mumbai. #MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/3vRaH7bjYQ

— ANI (@ANI) July 9, 2018

Heavy rain continues to lash #Maharashtra's Palghar; Visuals from Vasai pic.twitter.com/4cet3MT931

— ANI (@ANI) July 9, 2018

Watch: Waterlogging at Dadar TT Circle

Dadar TT Circle filling up as you drive down from Tilak Bridge (Dadar West to East). At 11.20 am, the route it was navigable. but it is filling up fast. If the rains hold, it’s better if commuters avoid the Eastern Express Highway.

Western Railway uses heavy duty pumps to ensure uninterrupted services

Heavy duty pumps are being used to pump out water from several stations including Dadar, Matunga Road, and Goregaon.

Heavy duty pumps throwing water from tracks at Dadar, Matunga Road, Goregaon & other locations. All efforts being made to run WR suburban services continously inspite of very heavy & incessant #MumbaiRains #WRUpdates pic.twitter.com/X52rPZ5Wma

— Western Railway (@WesternRly) July 9, 2018

Traffic unaffected by rains on WEH

No traffic congestion on Western Express Highway from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to NC Kelkar at Mahim.

Wall collapses at Sandhurst Road

A wall reportedly collapsed on the slow track line at Sandhurst Road. The Central Railway said that the train services were unaffected.

Services not affected

— Central Railway (@Central_Railway) July 9, 2018

Waterlogging reported at Thane; Central Railway says trains running with caution

As a precautionary measure, the trains are running slowly between Thane and Kalwa, resulting in delay in services. The Central Railway has stationed senior officials at these stations for quick management of issues

Trains on Central Railway are running on all three lines. However, on main line between kalwa and Thane it moving slowly as a precautionary measure because of very heavy rains and water above 8 inch. Senior officials are stationed at these stations for quick management on spot

— Central Railway (@Central_Railway) July 9, 2018

Jet Airways issues waiver on penalty for today

In view of heavy rains, Jet Airways has issued a waiver on penalties for date/flight change, refund, no-show (including fare difference if any), on all confirmed tickets for flights operating to and from Mumbai for Monday.

#9Wupdate: Due to heavy rains in #Mumbai, we’ve issued a waiver on penalties for date/flight change, refund, no-show (including fare difference if any), on all confirmed tickets for flights operating to and from Mumbai for 9th July, 2018.

— Jet Airways (@jetairways) July 9, 2018

Downpour expected to continue in Mumbai

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 Meteorological Department has predicted further heavy rainfall for the 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 Met department said.

Traffic stopped at fast track towards Churchgate at Nallasopara station

Western Railway tweeted that the traffic on “up fast line” at Nallasopara Station has been stopped resulting in delay of 15-20 mins in local services and regulation of various Mumbai bound trains at/beyond Virar, in view of water which is currently 180 millimetre above rail level due to incessant rains.

In view of water 180 mm above rail level due to incessant rains, traffic on UP fast line at Nallasopara Station has been stopped resulting in delay of 15-20 mins in local services & regulation of various Mumbai bound trains at/beyond Virar. Caution order working on other 3 lines pic.twitter.com/E7QaALslnm

— Western Railway (@WesternRly) July 9, 2018

Waterlogging reported at footover bridge in Kurla station

Incessant rains have resulted in waterlogging in several parts of Mumbai, including a footover bridge (FOB) at Kurla station.

Foot over bridge (FOB) at Kurla station waterlogged as heavy rain continues to lash the city of #Mumbai. pic.twitter.com/BvogT4vdQc

— ANI (@ANI) July 9, 2018

Update on situation at Nallasopara station

Due to water above 180mm on UP fast line at Nallasopara, Trains 12910,22452,14707,12954,12922,19038,12484,22956,12228,12479,93008,71088 regulated at/beyond Virar. Inconvenience deeply regretted @drmbct #WRUpdates

— Western Railway (@WesternRly) July 9, 2018

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Rains affect services at Nallasopara station in Mumbai

Western Railway said that due to water over 180 mm on the “up fast line” at Nallasopara, traffic was stopped on it. “Hence there is delay of about 15 minutes in suburban trains. Other three lines at Nallasopara working, with trains running on restricted speed,” it said in a tweet.

2/2 Due to water over 180 mm on Up fast line at Nallasopara, traffic stopped on it, hence there is delay of about 15 mins in suburban trains. Other 3 lines at Nallasopara working with trains running on restricted speed #WRUpdates @drmbct

— Western Railway (@WesternRly) July 9, 2018