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Mumbai rains today: Latest updates

The India Meteorological Department officials have said it is the highest rainfall of the season so far in 24 hours. 

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Mumbai woke up to a maniac morning on Tuesday with heavy rains lashing the city for the consecutive fourth day. The heavy rains have brought the city and its neighbouring areas to a standstill with several streets flooded and normal life badly hit. 

Here are the latest updates: 

10 July 2018
16:27 PM IST

"Mumbai local is the life line of the city. The entire team of Central Railways have worked hard to ensure uninterrupted services. We are confident that we will be able to maintain train services not only in Mumbai city but also outside," DK Sharma, GM Central Railways told ANI.

13:53 PM IST

We made provision of snacks, water etc for the passengers of regulated train at Dahanu Road station. Stalls have been instructed to remain open at such stations. The help of NGOs is also being taken to make the best possible catering arrangements for the passengers: Western Railways

12:05 PM IST
12:03 PM IST

68 BEST buses on 14 routes have been diverted due to waterlogging in various area.

11:56 AM IST

Due to very high water levels on railway tracks at Nalla Sopara, traffic has been suspended between Bhayander-Virar due to which following long distance trains have been cancelled and short-distance trains have been terminated: Western Railways

11:35 AM IST

As water level has risen above 400mm, the power supply of Shatabdi Exo has to be switched off as a precautionary measure. As soon as the water recedes to a safe level, train will be brought back to Mumbai Central: Western Railway

11:28 AM IST

Water enters inside houses, shops and several corporate offices at Elphinstone area near the railway station. All schools have been shut down in Thane as heavy rains batter the city.

11:26 AM IST

Passengers to please note that 12009 Mumbai Central - Ahmedabad Shatabdi Exp of 10.7.18 has been terminated at Nalla Sopara. Efforts are being made to pull the train to Vasai Road from where local services are available: Western Railways

11:08 AM IST

Best bus update: 

11:05 AM IST

Electricity supply disrupted in Vasai and adjoining areas.

10:58 AM IST

Mumbai rains: Saket Bridge at Bhiwandi bypass develops cracks.

10:58 AM IST
10:49 AM IST

Fire breaks out at Pathanwadi in Bhendi Bazaar in Mumbai.

10:33 AM IST
10:25 AM IST

Western Railway issues helpline for the convenience of passenger: 
 
Surat: 02612401791
Mumbai Central: 23077292
Bandra Terminus: 26425756

10:21 AM IST

Severe waterlogging at areas from Wadala Bridge towards Dadar, outside Poddar hospital in Worli, Vasai's Khochivade, Deonar.

10:15 AM IST

Trains running with caution in some chronic sections such as Sion-Matunga due to very heavy rains: Central Railways

10:12 AM IST

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10:08 AM IST

Trains are running with caution due to waterlogging between Matunga and Sion. Up fast locals are delayed by 15-20 minutes on this section: Central Railways

09:36 AM IST

BEST bus update: 

09:06 AM IST

Western Railways Services delayed due to waterlogging between Vasai and Virar.

08:53 AM IST

IMD issues red-coloured warning for Maharashtra, Goa and Gujarat for today, for west Madhya Pradesh on July 11.

08:52 AM IST

All schools at Vasai and Virar to be closed today in view of continuous downpour in Mumbai and suburbs.

08:48 AM IST

Services of AC local trains suspended today in view of heavy rains, water logging at and around Nalla Sopara area till further information

08:48 AM IST

Due to heavy rains, local train services between Borivali and Virar to remain suspended until further information. Borivali- Churchgate, Central Line and Harbour Line trains are running 15-20 minutes late.

08:47 AM IST
08:43 AM IST
08:42 AM IST

Mumbai rains: Colaba records 105 mm in 9 hrs, Santa Cruz 76 mm; more heavy rains likely.

08:41 AM IST

In the last 21 hours from 8.30 am yesterday, Santa Cruz has recorded 137 mm of rains. May cross 150 mm mark in 24 hours.

08:40 AM IST

Train services between Vasai-Virar suspended.

08:39 AM IST
08:38 AM IST
08:33 AM IST

Visuals from Mumbai's Byculla: 

08:29 AM IST

At least 10 lakh office-goers affected as train services on Virar-Mumbai routes have been hit badly due to widespread downpours.

08:27 AM IST

Train services badly hit on route from Borivali to Virar on Western Railways.

08:23 AM IST

Traffic has been diverted due to waterlogging at Andheri subway. Bahar bridge southbound traffic was slow-moving due to potholes on Sahar elevated road.

08:21 AM IST

No government advisory has been issued for office and education institutions in the city in the wake of continuous downpour and severe waterlogging in Mumbai.

08:20 AM IST

Several private schools closed in Mumbai due to continuous downpour. However, there has been no official confirmation about school holiday from the authorities so far. 

08:19 AM IST

Trains services between Nala Sopara and Dahanu suspended due to heavy rains. Some long distance trains coming to Mumbai have been halted outside the city, beyond Viraj.

08:16 AM IST

Waterlogging reported at Hindmata area, Sion, Elphinstone Road, Matunga East, Milan subway, King Circle, Vasai East, Mira Road East

08:14 AM IST

Mumbai dabbawalas suspend their services for today due to heavy rains, waterlogging. 

08:13 AM IST

Visual from Nallasopara station where local train services, both up and down, have been halted due to water logging:

08:08 AM IST

Western Express Highway update: Slow moving traffic before Saidham bridge, on Mahindra Bridge and from Samata Nagar towards TOI Bridge.

08:06 AM IST

Heavy to very heavy intermittent rains predicted in parts of Mumbai and suburbs for next 24 hours. 

08:05 AM IST

Flight services at Mumbai airport have been .delayes by 30 minutes due to heavy rains, at least 72 flights affected

08:01 AM IST

In many parts of south-central Mumbai,  it's raining at the rate of 70 mm per hour

07:46 AM IST

Three houses collapse on Monday night in Mumbai's Borivali due to heavy rains.

07:44 AM IST

As per BMC, Mumbai has received over 50% of the season's average rainfall in the last 20 days itself.

07:44 AM IST

India Meteorological Department forecast heavy to very heavy rains at isolated places in the districts of Greater Mumbai, Thane, Raigad and Palghar between 10 and 13 July.

07:26 AM IST

Mumbai rains: Local train services between Vasai and Virar to remain suspended until further information.

06:57 AM IST

Trains are running normally on all three lines - main, harbour and transharbour of Central Railways

06:56 AM IST

Local trains on Western suburbs running late by 10-15 minutes between Virar and Churchgate.

06:55 AM IST

Heavy rains continues to lash Mumbai. Up and down through line at Nala Sopara is halted. 

06:54 AM IST

Visuals from Pandey Nagar area of Nala Sopara:

06:53 AM IST

Water enter several houses in Palghar as heavy rains lashes part of the district on Tuesday. 

06:53 AM IST

Visuals from Dadar TT area:

06:52 AM IST

Visuals of heavy rain and waterlogged streets from Sion Panvel Highway and Chembur area: 

06:52 AM IST

Visuals of waterlogged streets from Vadala: 

06:51 AM IST

Visuals from Gandhi Market, Mumbai:

06:51 AM IST

The heavy rains, which have been lashing the city since last three days in a row, has led to severe waterlogging in many areas.