Mumbai: With the strong entry of monsoon in Mumbai, the pace of the metropolis slowed down. Heavy rains on Tuesday late night submerged many areas of the city. Roads were filled with knee-deep water, many subways had to be sealed and the movement of local trains was moreover affected. Everyone from office goers to school and higher students had to squatter problems. In view of the situation, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow zestful for Wednesday and has well-considered people to remain alert.
Where was the maximum impact seen?
The maximum impact of rain was seen in low-lying areas and major traffic routes. There was waterlogging in many parts of Saki Naka, Andheri, Everard Nagar and Navi Mumbai. Vehicles were seen psoriasis at many places, while traffic had to be temporarily stopped on some routes. The wardship sealed the subway of Everard Municipality as it was completely submerged in water.
How much were local train services affected?
The local train service, considered the lifeline of Mumbai, was moreover unauthentic by the rain. Due to technical fault in the track on Trans Harbor Line, 24 local trains had to be cancelled. According to railway officials, the unauthentic portion has been repaired, but in view of safety, the speed of trains was kept low on some routes. Due to this, passengers had to squatter uneaten time and moreover squatter crowding.
Why did Andheri underpass then wilt a rationalization of concern?
Andheri underpass, which is in the headlines every year during monsoon, has been hit by waterlogging this time too. According to BMC officials, no quick solution has been found yet to the problem of continuous water filling. Despite warnings, some drivers try to pass through waterlogged roads. On Tuesday, an wheels suburbanite got stuck in the middle of the road and was later rescued safely by the corporation employees.
#WATCH | Maharashtra | An underpass in Mumbai's Andheri zone was sealed without it was flooded due to severe water logging tween heavy rains in the city.
A BMC Official Rhitik says, "... We have not been worldly-wise to find a temporary solution for this severe water logging... Our… pic.twitter.com/QsN7WbXjYw
— ANI (@ANI) June 23, 2026Was the rest of the rail network normal?
Despite heavy rains, services unfurled on most routes of Western Railway and Harbor Line. Train operations unfurled normally on major routes including the Churchgate-Dahanu corridor. However, as a precautionary measure, the speed of trains was reduced at many places so that there is no possibility of any kind of accident.
What do the rainfall figures tell?
According to BMC, an stereotype of 56 mm rainfall was recorded in the municipality from Monday morning till late night. The impact of rain was relatively greater in the western suburbs. In areas like Kandivali, Malad, Juhu and Santa Cruz, 20 to 32 mm of rain was recorded within an hour. Due to continuous rain, pressure on the drainage system moreover increased.
#WATCH | Maharashtra: Rain lashes parts of Mumbai city; visuals from Malabar Hills
BMC weather forecast has predicted a often cloudy sky with moderate to heavy rain, with the possibility of lightning and thunder in the municipality and suburbs pic.twitter.com/2M90x41hWC
— ANI (@ANI) June 24, 2026What is the weather warning ahead?
The Meteorological Department estimates that rain may protract in Mumbai and surrounding areas for the next two days. In view of this, the wardship has well-considered people living in low-lying areas to take special precautions. An request has moreover been made to stave going to the seashore and unnecessary travel. At present, this early monsoon rain seems to be increasingly of a rencontre than a relief for Mumbaikars.
