Mumbai rain highlights: Waterlogging hits local train operations; BMC says avoid coastal areas

A weather alert by India Meteorological Department predicted extremely heavy rainfall over Madhya Maharashtra and Konkan on September 15, while predicting light to moderate showers in some areas till September 18. “Isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall over Konkan & Goa, Marathwada, Madhya Maharashtra, Sept 15–17,” the weather department said in a post on X.

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely over Maharashtra in the next 2-3 days, with extremely heavy rainfall predicted over isolated places in North Konkan and North Madhya Maharashtra on 15th September, the India Meteorological Department said.

Mumbai rain live: Local train services on the Central Railway route, already delayed due to heavy rainfall on Monday, were further disrupted after a goods train broke down in Thane district, an official confirmed.

The goods train came to a halt between Badlapur and Ambernath stations around 12.55 pm after suffering a wheel slip in the downpour, a Central Railway spokesperson said.

“The train stalled on the CSMT-bound track owing to the rain and wheel slip. An assisting engine has been sent and the train is being moved,” the spokesperson explained.

As a result, passengers were stranded on CSMT-bound local trains held up behind the goods train, with large crowds gathering at railway stations.

Commuter services had already been running late on the Main Line (CSMT–Kasara) since morning, with persistent rain causing waterlogging on tracks in low-lying areas near Dadar, Byculla, Masjid, Kurla, Sion, and several other stations.

Mumbai rain live: The India Meteorological Department’s regional centre has placed Mumbai under an orange alert until 4 pm, predicting moderate rain with wind speeds of up to 40 kmph.

Heavy downpours on Monday morning led to waterlogging in low-lying areas of the city and caused traffic delays during peak office hours.

The Marathwada region, including Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, is also expected to receive heavy rainfall on Monday and Tuesday.

According to the IMD, rain activity is likely to ease from Wednesday across most parts of Maharashtra, including north Maharashtra, Marathwada, and Vidarbha.

Pune rain live: Nearly 70 persons were evacuated from a village in Maharashtra's Pune district after midnight on Monday as heavy rains inundated some areas, officials said.

There was no report of any casualty, fire brigade officials from the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) said.

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Mumbai rain live: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said in a post on X, “In view of the Red alert issued by IMD across Mumbai city and suburbs, citizens are requested to avoid visiting coastal and low-lying areas.”

BMC said its officials and staff are alert and ready to assist, sharing the emergency helpline numbers – 100 / 112 / 103.

Nearly 70 people were evacuated from a village in Maharashtra’s Pune district after heavy overnight rain caused flooding in some areas, officials confirmed on Monday.

Fire brigade officials from the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) said there were no reports of casualties. Pune city and several parts of the district had experienced heavy rainfall since late Sunday night.

"After receiving a call about inundation in some areas of Theur village, a team of PMRDA's fire department and disaster management was dispatched. Heavy rains led to the inundation as a drain carrying the water was narrow in some places, causing the spillover. As a precaution, we evacuated 60 to 70 persons from some houses and took them to safety," fire officer Vijay Maharaj explained.

He added that the water receded by morning and the situation was gradually returning to normal.

Meanwhile, several schools in Hadapsar declared a holiday on Monday due to the heavy rains.

Mumbai rain live updates: Heavy rainfall in Mumbai on Wednesday led to severe waterlogging and the cancellation of several local train services. Authorities issued a travel alert urging commuters to check updated train lists and plan journeys with caution.

• The Divisional Railway Manager (Mumbai Division) posted on X, confirming multiple cancellations and stressing that safety remains the priority.

• Western Railways announced that the Bandra Terminus–Madgaon Express, scheduled for 20 August, would now depart from Kaman Road station, with services between Bandra Terminus and Kaman Road cancelled due to flooding.

• Continuous downpours have caused widespread train delays and cancellations, resulting in overcrowding and inconvenience for passengers.

• A commuter at Lokmanya Tilak Station reported that his 8 am train had been delayed by five hours, with rain cited as the reason.

• The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has deployed teams and equipment throughout the city and suburbs to address the situation.

• BMC advised citizens not to believe rumours and to rely only on official updates, providing helpline number 1916 for emergencies.

Mumbai rain live updates: Mumbai received rainfall on Monday morning, with visuals showing the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) area affected.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Mumbai, Thane and Raigad for the next three hours, forecasting intense to very intense rain and thunderstorms, accompanied by lightning and gusty winds reaching 30–40 kmph

Mumbai rain live updates: Amid heavy rain and waterlogging, Mumbai Traffic Police announced that traffic has been suspended in both directions at the Trombay/Mankhurd railway track tunnels after 2 to 3 feet of water accumulated. The closure affects movement from Mankhurd T Junction to Maharashtra Nagar and vice versa.

Mumbai rain live updates: In the early hours of Monday, Mumbai Traffic Police announced the closure of Andheri Subway after one to one-and-a-half feet of rainwater had accumulated. In a post on X, the police said traffic at the subway in Andheri West had been shut and vehicles were being diverted via Gokhale Bridge.

Mumbai rain live updates: With the IMD issuing a ‘red alert’ and forecasting very heavy showers in Mumbai and nearby areas over the next few hours, the city witnessed disruptions after heavy rainfall overnight and in the morning. Commuters reported waterlogging on the tracks at Dadar, Kurla and Bandra stations, with local trains running 10–15 minutes late.

“A red alert has been issued for Mumbai, Thane and Ratnagiri districts, valid until 11:30 am on Monday,” an IMD Mumbai official said, noting that weather conditions were being closely monitored and further updates would follow.

According to a civic official, the forecast for the next 24 hours includes a “cloudy sky with heavy to very heavy rain” at isolated places across the city and suburbs, along with possible thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds of 30–40 kmph.