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IN PHOTOS: Andheri subway closed due to waterlogging after heavy rains in Mumbai
Updated On: 04 July, 2026 05:05 PM IST | Mrinal Doshi
Mumbai’s monsoon made its expected stop at Andheri Subway once again on July 4, 2026, turning the stretch into a temporary water body with traffic lights. Traffic was disrupted, nearby shops were affected and commuters were left navigating flooded roads as authorities diverted vehicles to alternate routes. (PICS/SATEJ SHINDE)


View from Swami Vivekananda Road showed Andheri Subway submerged under rainwater, highlighting one of the city’s most frequently waterlogged monsoon hotspots

Pedestrians were seen carefully navigating through knee-deep water on Swami Vivekananda Road, struggling to cross the flooded stretch near Andheri Subway

Floodwaters entered nearby shops along Swami Vivekananda Road near Andheri Subway, disrupting business activities as continuous rain intensified waterlogging in the area

Due to rising water levels, police closed Swami Vivekananda Road for vehicular movement, restricting traffic and diverting commuters to alternate routes

Barricades were placed across key stretches near Andheri Subway as authorities worked to manage the waterlogged conditions and ensure commuter safety

Shiv Sena MLA Murji Patel appealed to residents to avoid using Andheri Subway for the next few days, citing ongoing heavy rainfall and safety concerns

He further assured citizens that long-term work on the Andheri Subway, including plans suggested by IIT studies, will begin after the monsoon once the tender process is completed.
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