Mumbai rains today: Latest updates

MUMBAI: In a huge relief to Mumbaikars, heavy rains took a break on Wednesday and the slight improvement in the weather allowed the authorities to resume suburban train services in some sections. The road traffic was moving smoothly after four days of heavy rains, which had crippled life in the country's financial capital. Trains were packed with commuters since morning on Wednesday and the Western Railway (WR) was running its services on some routes with restricted speed as the tracks were still flooded. The local train services were badly affected on a section of the WR on Tuesday due to inundation of tracks. Though train services resumed on some routes, rail tracks at several stations were still water-logged. The Western Railway also set up Helpline numbers for the convenience of the stranded passengers. At least two persons were also killed in rain-related incidents in Maharashtra’s Palghar

Here are the latest updates about the weather in Mumbai, movement of local trains, road and air traffic in the city:-  

11 July 2018

13:47 IST

Train No. 19023 Mumbai Central-Firozpur Cantt scheduled for 11.07.18 will leave from Ex Valsad at 15.15 hrs and remain cancelled between Mumbai Central-Valsad, informs WR. 

12:31 IST

Suburban trains running normally between Churchgate - Bhayander and Virar- Dahanu Road sections. Trains being run towards Churchgate from Virar at 10-kmph in affected section. Down trains going upto Bhayander, informs WR.

12:30 IST

A Metro Crane, which broke down at Pushpa Park (South Bound) causing a backlog upto Magathane on Western Express Highway, has been removed, claims Ridlr Mumbai‏.

12:26 IST

Western Railway sets up Helpline Numbers at various stations for the convenience of passengers. 

Western Railway Help line for convenience of passenger
Surat - 02612401791
Mumbai Central - 23077292 / 02267645552
Bandra Terminus - 26425756 / 02267647594
Borivali - 02267634146

— DRM WR MumbaiCentral (@drmbct) July 11, 2018

Surat - 02612401791, Mumbai Central - 23077292 / 02267645552, 
Bandra Terminus - 26423756 / 02267647594, Borivali - 02267634146 / 26435756

12:23 IST

 Given below is the list of trains (S/T) Short Terminated, Reversed (EX) & Rescheduled.

#WRUpdates List of Trains (S/T) Short Terminated, Reversed (EX) & Rescheduled pic.twitter.com/pk7ladkyOT

— DRM WR MumbaiCentral (@drmbct) July 11, 2018

12:22 IST

Here's the list of long and short distance trains canceled by the Western Railway.   

#WRupdates pic.twitter.com/y0yROzkvkc

— DRM WR MumbaiCentral (@drmbct) July 11, 2018

12:20 IST

All mail express trains coming towards Mumbai will halt at Virar, Nalasopara and Vasai. Passengers are allowed to travel in general coaches of these trains, according to DRM WR Mumbai Central.

All mail express trains coming towards Mumbai will halt at Virar, Nalasopara and Vasai. Passengers are allowed to travell in general coaches of these trains.

— DRM WR MumbaiCentral (@drmbct) July 11, 2018

12:15 IST

Train services on three lines between Bhayandar and Virar, which were earlier suspended, have resumed on restricted speed. Traffic on Down fast line between Bhayandar & Virar will resume once the water recedes to safe levels, reports ANI.

09:03 IST

Local train services have resumed upto Dahanu Road, says WR. 

Local Train service have resumed upto Dahanu Road . Service between Bhayander and Virar are running slow and Services between Bhayander and Churchgate are running at normal speed. Also Services between Virar and Dahanu Road are runnning at normal speed.

— DRM WR MumbaiCentral (@drmbct) July 11, 2018

09:01 IST

Long traffic jam was reported on Western Express Highway connecting Malad-Kandivali around  7:45 am, as per reports.

09:01 IST

Long traffic jam was reported on Western Express Highway connecting Malad-Kandivali around  7:45 am, as per reports.

08:59 IST

Local train service has resumed upto Virar. Services between Bhayander and Virar are running slow and services between Bhayander and Churchgate are running at normal speed, says WR.

08:58 IST

Services of AC local have been suspended until further information, according to WR.

08:24 IST

WR informs that local trains were running normally between Churchgate-Bhayander. Though water level has come down, on tracks at/near Nallasopara, it is still not at safe level. Suburban services will start between Nallasopara-Virar as soon as water level comes down to safe level. 

06.45am, 11.07.2018. Local trains running normal bet Churchgate--Bhayander. Though water level has come down, on tracks at/near Nallasopara, it is still not at safe level. Suburban services will start bet Nallasopara-Virar as soon as water level comes down to safe level. @drmbct

— Western Railway (@WesternRly) July 11, 2018

08:20 IST

One suburban service was run on UP slow line from Virar at 6.22 hrs but regular services ex Virar will be started only after water level comes down to safe level. Empty stranded rakes of long distance rakes are being cleared one by one to clear the tracks, according to a tweet by the WR.

One suburban service was run on UP slow line from Virar at 6.22 hrs but regular services ex Virar will be started only after water level comes down to safe level. Empty stranded rakes of long distance rakes are being cleared one by one to clear the tracks. #WRUpdates @drmbct

— Western Railway (@WesternRly) July 11, 2018

08:17 IST

The trial run was conducted around  6.22 am on the Virar-Bhayandar route by the Western Railway.

08:13 IST

Western Railway conducts the trial run of a train on Bhayandar-Virar section, as per reports.

08:10 IST

Local train service between Bhayander and Virar still remains suspended by the Western Railways due to waterlogging. 

07:59 IST

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in the next 24 hours in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra. 

07:55 IST

Relief for Mumbaikars as there were no overnight rains in the city. 

07:28 IST

On Tuesday, Mumbai recorded 165.8 mm rains whereas the suburbs received 184.3 mm. plus 46 mm till afternoon. 

07:27 IST

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rains on Thursday. 

07:23 IST

The Juhu Airport in Vile Parle was flooded most of the day, halting all helicopter and small aircraft operations, according to reports.

07:22 IST

A Mumbai airport spokesperson said flight arrivals and departures were delayed by around 25 minutes with no cancellations or diversions on Tuesday.

07:21 IST

An AIX spokesperson later said though the aircraft landed correctly and used maximum braking, it could not stop owing to the slippery conditions following heavy rains and stopped only on the paved stopway. There was no damage to the aircraft or injuries to the passengers and crew.

07:20 IST

Anxious moments were experienced at Mumbai Airport when an Air India Express flight IX-213 with 89 passengers on board overshot the runway by 10 feet and stopped on the paved stopway while landing on the alternate runway 14 at around 3 pm on Tuesday.

07:19 IST

NDRF teams rescued over 2,000 stranded passengers from two trains stuck in rains at Nalasopara on Tuesday.

07:18 IST

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had on Tuesday informed that all agencies including the Navy, the Disaster Management Cell and others were working hard to provide all assistance to Mumbaikars.

07:14 IST

Due to heavy rainfall and water-logging following trains dated 11/07/18 have also been cancelled, according to DRM WR Mumbai Central.

ATTENTION Please...!!!
Due to heavy rainfall & water logging following trains dt 11/07/18 cancelled.
a. 12934/12933 (Karnavati Ex) ADI-MMCT-ADI
b. 12932/12931 (Double-decker Ex) ADI-MMCT-ADI@WesternRly #WRUpdates

— DRM WR MumbaiCentral (@drmbct) July 10, 2018

07:12 IST

Few more trains have been cancelled, informs DRM WR Mumbai Central. 

ATTENTION Please...!!!
Due to heavy rainfall & water logging following trains dt 11/07/18 cancelled.
a. 22953 (Gujrat Exp) MMCT-ADI
b. 12009 (Shatabdi Exp) MMCT-ADI
c. 12922/12921 (Flying Rani) ST-MMCT-ST@WesternRly @Central_Railway @Gmwrly @RailMinIndia @CMOGuj @CMOMaharashtra

— DRM WR MumbaiCentral (@drmbct) July 10, 2018

07:09 IST

Due to heavy rainfall and water logging following trains of dt. 11/07/18 have been cancelled, informs DRM WR Mumbai Central.

Due to heavy rainfall & water logging following trains of dt 11/07/18 have been cancelled
1. 12009 BCT-ADI
2. 22953 BCT-ADI
3. 12922 ST-MMCT
4. 12921 MMCT-ST
5. 59024 BL-MMCT
6. 59023 MMCT-BL
7. 69174 DRD-BVI
8. 69164 DRD-PNVL@WesternRly @Srdcmbct12

— DRM WR MumbaiCentral (@drmbct) July 10, 2018

07:06 IST

Due to water-logging and heavy rains, trains are bunched-up from Virar to Surat section, tweets DRM WR Mumbai Central. 

Due to water-logging & heavy rains, trains are bunched-up from Virar to Surat section. Your train is held up between Surat & Valsad station. Kindly provide your PNR details.

— DRM WR MumbaiCentral (@drmbct) July 10, 2018

07:03 IST

Several suburban trains operated by Western Railway (WR) and Central Railway (CR) are reported to be running late than their normal schedule due to water-logged tracks, causing major delays to the early morning commuters.

07:03 IST

Local trains, considered the lifeline of Mumbai, are reportedly moving at the snail’s pace due to water-logging on the tracks.

06:56 IST

Streets are waterlogged in Wadala after heavy rain lashed the city.

Mumbai: Streets waterlogged in Wadala after heavy rain lashed the city. #Maharashtra pic.twitter.com/B5JtOqst63

— ANI (@ANI) July 10, 2018

06:55 IST

Due to incessant rains, a high alert has been sounded in Mumbai.