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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 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.
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
68 BEST buses on 14 routes have been diverted due to waterlogging in various area.
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
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
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.
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
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Electricity supply disrupted in Vasai and adjoining areas.
Mumbai rains: Saket Bridge at Bhiwandi bypass develops cracks.
Fire breaks out at Pathanwadi in Bhendi Bazaar in Mumbai.
Western Railway issues helpline for the convenience of passenger:
Surat: 02612401791
Mumbai Central: 23077292
Bandra Terminus: 26425756Severe waterlogging at areas from Wadala Bridge towards Dadar, outside Poddar hospital in Worli, Vasai's Khochivade, Deonar.
Trains running with caution in some chronic sections such as Sion-Matunga due to very heavy rains: Central Railways
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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
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Western Railways Services delayed due to waterlogging between Vasai and Virar.
IMD issues red-coloured warning for Maharashtra, Goa and Gujarat for today, for west Madhya Pradesh on July 11.
All schools at Vasai and Virar to be closed today in view of continuous downpour in Mumbai and suburbs.
Services of AC local trains suspended today in view of heavy rains, water logging at and around Nalla Sopara area till further information
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.
Mumbai rains: Colaba records 105 mm in 9 hrs, Santa Cruz 76 mm; more heavy rains likely.
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.
Train services between Vasai-Virar suspended.
Visuals from Mumbai's Byculla:
At least 10 lakh office-goers affected as train services on Virar-Mumbai routes have been hit badly due to widespread downpours.
Train services badly hit on route from Borivali to Virar on Western Railways.
Traffic has been diverted due to waterlogging at Andheri subway. Bahar bridge southbound traffic was slow-moving due to potholes on Sahar elevated road.
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.
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.
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.
Waterlogging reported at Hindmata area, Sion, Elphinstone Road, Matunga East, Milan subway, King Circle, Vasai East, Mira Road East
Mumbai dabbawalas suspend their services for today due to heavy rains, waterlogging.
Visual from Nallasopara station where local train services, both up and down, have been halted due to water logging:
Western Express Highway update: Slow moving traffic before Saidham bridge, on Mahindra Bridge and from Samata Nagar towards TOI Bridge.
Heavy to very heavy intermittent rains predicted in parts of Mumbai and suburbs for next 24 hours.
Flight services at Mumbai airport have been .delayes by 30 minutes due to heavy rains, at least 72 flights affected
In many parts of south-central Mumbai, it's raining at the rate of 70 mm per hour
Three houses collapse on Monday night in Mumbai's Borivali due to heavy rains.
As per BMC, Mumbai has received over 50% of the season's average rainfall in the last 20 days itself.
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.
Mumbai rains: Local train services between Vasai and Virar to remain suspended until further information.
Trains are running normally on all three lines - main, harbour and transharbour of Central Railways
Local trains on Western suburbs running late by 10-15 minutes between Virar and Churchgate.
Heavy rains continues to lash Mumbai. Up and down through line at Nala Sopara is halted.
Visuals from Pandey Nagar area of Nala Sopara:
Water enter several houses in Palghar as heavy rains lashes part of the district on Tuesday.
Visuals from Dadar TT area:
Visuals of heavy rain and waterlogged streets from Sion Panvel Highway and Chembur area:
Visuals of waterlogged streets from Vadala:
Visuals from Gandhi Market, Mumbai:
The heavy rains, which have been lashing the city since last three days in a row, has led to severe waterlogging in many areas.
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.
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