Heavy overnight monsoon rain hits Mumbai and parts of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, leading to waterlogging, localized disruptions, and weather alerts. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) reports severe water accumulation in low-lying areas, including the Andheri subway, which is closed to vehicular movement after flooding. BMC officials say teams work to prevent vehicles from entering the inundated stretch while officers stay on site; officials also indicate they have not yet found a temporary fix for the waterlogging at that location. BMC rainfall data cited in reporting shows an average of 56 mm between 8:00 am and 11:00 pm on June 23, with rainfall in western and eastern suburbs. Separate reporting notes waterlogging at other locations such as Everard Nagar and Sion-Matunga. In rail operations, heavy rain causes washout and track-bed subsidence on the Trans Harbour line between Turbhe and Kopar Khairane (and mentions the broader affected stretch), leading to temporary suspension and safety declarations for both lines. Emergency restoration follows, and services resume with speed restrictions before gradually normalizing. Public transport across the city is largely reported as functioning, with only limited delays on some corridors. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issues orange/red alerts for further intense rainfall in the region.
Mumbai floods and heavy rain shut Andheri subway; Trans Harbour line disrupted then restored
Heavy overnight monsoon rain hits Mumbai and parts of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, leading to waterlogging, localized disruptions, and weather alerts. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) r...
- Heavy overnight monsoon rain causes waterlogging in low-lying areas across Mumbai.
- The Andheri subway is temporarily shut to vehicular movement after flooding due to waterlogging.
- Trans Harbour line services are disrupted due to washout/track-bed subsidence between Turbhe and Kopar Khairane; restoration work follows.
- Rail services are restored with speed restrictions and later return to normal gradually.
- IMD issues alerts (orange and/or red) warning of continued heavy to very heavy rainfall in Mumbai and nearby districts.
Mulund logged 160mm, Versova 157mm as overnight rain submerged roads and stalled trains — with IMD warning heavy to very heavy rainfall will continue over the next 24 hours.
3 hours agoMumbai: Local train services on Central Railway's Trans Harbour Line were disrupted on Wednesday morning after a track cave-in caused by excess water flow between Turbhe and Koparkhairane stations. While railway officials restored operations within a few hours, speed restrictions imposed on the affected stretch continued to delay services between Thane, Vashi, Nerul and Panvel.#WATCH | Maharashtra | Trans-Harbour Railway services have been temporarily suspended due to soil erosion beneath the railway tracks between Koparkhairane and Ghansoli in Navi Mumbai Repair and restoration work is underway pic.twitter.com/HD0qR8Sgnp— ANI (@ANI) June 24, 2026 According to railway officials, the Up line was declared unsafe at 5.06 am, while the Down line was marked unsafe at 5.50 am after a portion of the track bed subsided due to heavy water flow following intense rainfall. Emergency teams were rushed to the site and restoration work was carried out on priority. The Up line was certified safe at 7.27 am with a speed restriction of 10 kmph, while the Down line was restored at 7.35 am with trains permitted to run at 30 kmph. Mumbai's Trans Harbour Line services were briefly disrupted this morning after soil beneath the tracks was washed away between Turbhe and Koparkhairane due to heavy rains.Train services are gradually returning to normal.#MumbaiRains #CentralRailway #MumbaiLocal pic.twitter.com/zIhuyBBbhS— Amar Shaila (@amar_shaila) June 24, 2026 The incident affected morning peak-hour commuters, resulting in delays of 15 to 20 minutes on the Trans Harbour corridor. However, railway authorities confirmed that train services were not suspended and continued to operate throughout the restoration process.Mumbai Monsoon Mayhem: Over 300 mm Rainfall Triggers Widespread Waterlogging, Disrupts Traffic & Train Services; IMD Issues Orange Alert | Video Rainfall across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region also impacted suburban operations on other corridors. Central Railway services were running 20 to 25 minutes behind schedule, while Harbour Line trains were delayed by 15 to 20 minutes. Western Railway reported delays of around 10 minutes due to precautionary speed restrictions and weather-related operational measures.Mumbai Monsoon: Heavy Overnight Downpour Triggers Waterlogging, Andheri Subway Shut Amid Flooding | Video The incident highlights the challenges faced by Mumbai's suburban railway network during the monsoon season, when heavy rainfall and waterlogging can affect track conditions and train movement. Railway officials said the situation is now under control and services are gradually returning to normal.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/
5 days agoMumbai: Mumbai and its nearby regions witnessed heavy overnight rainfall on Wednesday, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert for the city, its suburbs, and the Palghar district.Heavy rains disrupted Harbour Line services after a portion of the rail track was washed out between Turbhe and Kopar Khairane. Services have now been restored, according to news agency PTI. Visuals have surfaced and have gone viral on social media showing the track ballast washed out. People can also be seen walking on the tracks. Mumbai and several parts of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), including Kalyan, Dombivli, Karjat and Neral, witnessed heavy to very heavy rainfall from late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.️बृहन्मुंबई महानगरपालिका क्षेत्रात दिनांक २३ जून २०२६ सकाळी ८ ते दिनांक २४ जून २०२६ सकाळी ७ वाजेपर्यंत झालेल्या पावसाची आकडेवारी खालीलप्रमाणे :#MyBMCUpdates #MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/Aek1u4zOch— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) June 24, 2026 The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Thane district, while Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg are under a yellow alert, warning of further rainfall over the next few hours.Public transport largely unaffectedDespite the intense downpour, Mumbai's wider public transport network has continued to function normally. According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), all key road subways remain open, while suburban train services on most routes and BEST bus operations are running without major disruptions.#WATCH | Maharashtra | An underpass in Mumbai's Andheri area was closed after it was flooded due to severe water logging amid heavy rains in the city.A BMC Official Rhitik says, "... We have not been able to find a temporary solution for this severe water logging... Our… pic.twitter.com/QsN7WbXjYw— ANI (@ANI) June 23, 2026 Mumbai Monsoon: IMD Issues Brief Red Alert Amid Heavy Overnight Rains; Transport Services Remain Normal | VideoWaterlogging reportedWaterlogging has been reported in low-lying areas like Andheri subway, Hindmata and Sion-Matunga, among others.
5 days agoMumbai: Heavy rainfall continued to lash several parts of Mumbai on Tuesday night, leading to severe waterlogging in low-lying areas and the temporary closure of an underpass in Andheri, civic officials said.#WATCH | Maharashtra | An underpass in Mumbai's Andheri area was closed after it was flooded due to severe water logging amid heavy rains in the city.A BMC Official Rhitik says, "... We have not been able to find a temporary solution for this severe water logging... Our… pic.twitter.com/QsN7WbXjYw— ANI (@ANI) June 23, 2026 #WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra | Heavy rains flood a subway in Everard Nagar, forcing it to be closed for public. pic.twitter.com/xlZUWC9658— ANI (@ANI) June 23, 2026 According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the Andheri subway was shut for vehicular movement after it was inundated due to heavy waterlogging caused by incessant rains.As per BMC rainfall data recorded between 8:00 am and 11:00 pm on June 23, the city received an average rainfall of 56 mm, while the eastern suburbs recorded 23 mm and the western suburbs received 33 mm.️बृहन्मुंबई महानगरपालिका क्षेत्रात दिनांक २३ जून २०२६ सकाळी ८ ते दिनांक २४ जून २०२६ सकाळी ७ वाजेपर्यंत झालेल्या पावसाची आकडेवारी खालीलप्रमाणे :#MyBMCUpdates #MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/Aek1u4zOch— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) June 24, 2026 #WATCH | Maharashtra | Severe waterlogging witnessed in parts of Mumbai city as a result of continuous heavy rainfall since last night Morning visuals from King's Circle pic.twitter.com/Ljr13KxEIs— ANI (@ANI) June 24, 2026 During the one hour between 10:00 pm and 11:00 pm, several locations in the western suburbs recorded significant rainfall, including Charkop Sector 1 Municipal School in Kandivali (32 mm), MHB Municipal School in Malad (28 mm), Gajdharbandh Storm Water Pumping Station (26 mm), Banana Leaf and Juhu Dispensary (22 mm), and Nariyalwadi School in Santacruz (21 mm).The BMC said all subways, except the flooded Andheri underpass, remained functional, while railway traffic across the city continued to operate normally.#WATCH | Maharashtra | Waterlogging witnessed in parts of the Mumbai city as a result of continuous heavy rainfall since last night. Orange Warning issued for moderate to intense spells of rain in Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Palghar, and Sindhudurg districts: BMC(Visuals from Dadar… pic.twitter.com/Dk8AyZ6vkK— ANI (@ANI) June 24, 2026 Speaking on the situation, a BMC official, Rhitik, said that civic authorities were yet to find a temporary solution to the severe waterlogging at the site."We have not been able to find a temporary solution for this severe waterlogging. Our officers keep standing here to ensure vehicles don't pass through. But some rickshaw drivers still try to get their vehicles across. A rickshaw got stuck here in the centre of the subway. His life was in danger. Two of our officers helped bring him out," he told ANI on Tuesday.#WATCH | Maharashtra | Waterlogging witnessed in parts of the Mumbai city as a result of continuous heavy rainfall since last night.(Visuals from Dadar Railway Station) pic.twitter.com/80QPynb6nO— ANI (@ANI) June 24, 2026 Another BMC official, Robert, said teams were working continuously to prevent vehicles from entering the flooded underpass."We are doing our best to ensure that no vehicles get inside the underpass. We are trying to protect as many people as possible," he told ANI.VIDEO | Rainfall continues to lash Mumbai. Visuals from Marine Drive. The southwest monsoon finally hit Mumbai on Tuesday, 13 days after its normal onset date, bringing much- needed relief from the sweltering heat.(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/KGqKeuMJ9i— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 24, 2026 Meanwhile, visuals from various parts of Mumbai showed heavy rains battering the city. Waterlogging was reported at a subway in Everard Nagar, forcing authorities to close it for public movement.Visuals from the Eastern Express Highway showed vehicles moving cautiously amid reduced visibility and water accumulation on roads. In Sion, a group of boys was seen enjoying the rain and waterlogged streets despite the adverse weather conditions. (Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/
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