Western Railway reported delays, while Central Railway announced a complete suspension of suburban services between CSMT and Kurla. “On the Harbour line, services were suspended from 11:20 am, and on the Main line, fast services were halted from 11:25 am,” a railway spokesperson confirmed
People waiting at Borivali station to catch a fast local towards Churchgate. Pic/ Ritika Gondhalekar
Mumbai’s railway network was severely hit for the second consecutive day on Tuesday as heavy rains disrupted both rail and road services.
Western Railway reported delays, while Central Railway announced a complete suspension of suburban services between CSMT and Kurla. “On the Harbour line, services were suspended from 11:20 am, and on the Main line, fast services were halted from 11:25 am,” a railway spokesperson confirmed.
Earlier in the day, Central Railway had warned that the Mithi River had crossed the danger mark, forcing the BMC to shut the gates, which in turn led to water accumulation on tracks. As a precaution, slow line services were also suspended from 11:45 am, bringing CR’s suburban operations to a total halt.
Additionally, Virar-Vasai services on the Western Railway remain suspended.
Meanwhile, road transport was equally affected, with 92 BEST bus routes disrupted across 34 roads due to waterlogging in several parts of the city.
Mumbai rain updates: Over 300 mm rainfall leaves Mumbai struggling with waterlogging
Between 8:00 am on Monday and 8:00 am on Tuesday, Mumbai recorded extremely heavy rainfall across several areas, with the western suburbs witnessing the highest figures.
In the western suburbs, Chincholi Fire Station reported the maximum rainfall at 361 mm, followed by Kandivali Fire Station with 337 mm, and Dindoshi Colony Municipal School with 305 mm. Other significant rainfall totals included 304 mm at Magathane Bus Depot and 240 mm at Versova Pumping Station.
This 24-hour spell reflects the severity of Mumbai’s monsoon, with rainfall exceeding the 300 mm mark at multiple locations, resulting in widespread waterlogging and disruptions across the city.
For Tuesday, the IMD forecast "very heavy to extremely heavy" rainfall in Mumbai and suburbs, with occasional gusty winds reaching 45-55 kmph.
Torrential rains inundated low-lying areas, disrupted road traffic and slowed local train services, hampering normal life in the city and neighbouring regions.
The civic body announced that government and semi-government offices would remain closed on Tuesday, while urging private establishments to allow employees to work from home and avoid unnecessary travel.
In a statement issued on Tuesday morning, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said the closure was a precautionary step because of continuous heavy rainfall and the IMD’s ‘red alert’ warning.
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