07 July,2026 07:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
WR local trains partially suspended beyond Vasai amid heavy rains. (File pic)
Heavy rainfall continued to batter Mumbai and its suburbs on Tuesday evening, severely disrupting suburban rail services on the Western Railway (WR) network during the office rush hour.
As waterlogging affected tracks in the northern section, train services were curtailed, with local trains operating only up to Vasai Road, leaving commuters stranded during the peak hours.
The disruption came at one of the busiest times of the day, with office-goers crowding railway stations across Mumbai in hopes of finding alternate modes of transport.
The civic administration said it is regularly monitoring water availability and will take decisions on possible water cuts depending on future rainfall and storage levels.
Relentless monsoon showers have triggered widespread waterlogging across Vasai-Virar and Nalasopara, inundating roads, shops and residential societies, while severely disrupting daily life.
Flooded roads have made it difficult for commuters to reach railway stations, compounding travel woes as rail services continue to be disrupted by waterlogged tracks.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has placed Palghar district under a red alert, warning of continued heavy to extremely heavy rainfall.
In view of the adverse weather conditions, schools in the district have been closed as a precautionary measure.
Authorities have urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel and follow official advisories as emergency teams remain on alert across the region.
The disruption has had a cascading effect on evening travel, with commuters heading towards Virar, Nalasopara, Vasai and other northern suburbs facing significant delays. Many passengers were forced to seek alternative transport, including buses, taxis and app-based cab services, leading to increased road congestion across the western suburbs.
Earlier on Tuesday, the Western Railway cancelled 10 MEMU train services scheduled for Tuesday due to severe waterlogging caused by continuous heavy rainfall across the Mumbai suburban network.
According to a passenger advisory issued by the railway authorities, the affected services include trains operating between Dahanu Road, Panvel, Vasai Road, Borivali, Virar and Surat.
Western Railway has advised passengers to plan their journeys accordingly and check the latest train status before commencing travel, as heavy rainfall continues to affect rail operations across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
