Mumbai Local News: Heavy Rainfall Leads To Decreased Visibility & Speed, Causing Train Delays Of 25 Minutes

Mumbai: The local trains in Mumbai are experiencing delays across all three primary lines—Central, Western, and Harbour—because of the intense rainfall that the city has been facing. Currently, all trains on the Central railway line are experiencing delays of 15-25 minutes, as reported by commuters.

Mumbai is presently experiencing intense monsoon rainfall, resulting in major interruptions to local train services on the Central and Western Railway lines. The Central line seeing delays of 15-25 minutes. The ongoing monsoon is causing significant disruptions to train services throughout the city.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has released red alerts for multiple regions, such as Borivali, Santacruz, and Colaba, predicting heavy to hefty rain. On the Western Railway, operations between Churchgate and Marine Lines were impacted, leading to delays.

The Central Railway additionally indicated delays in trains because of waterlogged tracks, especially between Kalyan and Kasara. While officials reported no new disturbances today, travelers might still face delays at certain stations because of persistent waterlogging.

The IMD indicates that heavy rain, coupled with thunderstorms and strong winds, is expected to persist in the coming days, and issues a warning for severe weather in Mumbai and nearby areas.

Residents are advised to remain inside during intense rainfall and steer clear of flooded regions, as emergency services are prepared for any situations arising from the extreme weather. CT- Britania SWD & Sewri Koliwada-12mm, Gokhale Road-11mm; ES-Collector Colony-13mm, Chembur Fire Station-09mm; WS-Supari Tank-25mm, Khar Danda-24mm, others up to 18mm.