Heavy overnight rains brought Mumbai’s local train network to a crawl on Saturday, August 16, with waterlogged tracks near Dadar railway station severely delaying services. Local trains inched forward cautiously through submerged tracks, stranding passengers during peak hours. The IMD issued a red alert for Mumbai, warning of intense rainfall. (Pics/ Satej Shinde)
Updated On: 2025-08-16 03:27 PM IST
Compiled by : Tarun Verma
Amid the heavy rains since Friday, August 15 local trains on Saturday, August 16 moved cautiously through water-filled tracks near Dadar, delaying peak-hour schedules
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) also issued a red alert for Mumbai today, coinciding with Dahi Handi celebrations and warning people to stay safe amid the intense spells of rain
Apart from Dadar, the Eastern Suburbs also experienced intense rainfall on Friday and Saturday, which made the local trains delayed. Vikhroli recorded 196 mm of rainfall, while Ghatkopar recorded 189 mm
After heavy rain, Mumbai local trains were seen inching forward slowly during the early hours of Saturday through rainwater-logged tracks near Dadar station
Heavy monsoon showers also left Dadar railway station waterlogged, stranding passengers early in the morning
