Mumbai rains LIVE UPDATES: The city witnessed heavy rains for the fourth consecutive day on Tuesday. The average rainfall recorded in July is 840.7 mm (Express Photo/Prashant Nadkar)
Maharashtra, Mumbai Heavy Rain, Weather HIGHLIGHTS: Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in Mumbai, Thane, Raigad and Palghar on Wednesday. The city has been receiving incessant rain in the last week, with July already recording average rainfall of 840.7mm — the Santacruz observatory registered 827.5 mm rainfall in the first 10 days of the months.
More than 320 local trains in the city were cancelled on Wednesday, while several more were delayed. Flights were also running later due to the weather. An Air India plan to Mumbai overshot the runway while landing amid heavy rains, The Indian Express reported.
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Vasai, Nallasopara and Virar, meanwhile, were left inaccessible by rail and road yesterday. Nearly 1,500 passengers were stranded after long-distance trains were halted outside these townships. The passengers along with around 400 residents from the low-lying salt pan lands in Manikpur were rescued on boats by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).
The Western Railway has tweeted a list of trains short terminated (ST), reversed (EX) and rescheduled.
A picture of Sambit Patra wading through knee-deep water in Mumbai is viral on social media with several jokes and memes being circulated. The BJP spokesperson is seen in the picture with Maharashtra BJP spokesperson Keshav Upadhye. He was in Mumbai to attend some party meetings and address a press conference. Click here to see how Twitter has reacted!
19040 Awadh Exp, 12926 Paschim Exp & 19042 Gazipur City-Bandra T Exp halted at stations between Dahanu Road - Virar.
IMD today issued a warning saying heavy to very heavy rains with extremely heavy falls at isolated places are expected over the Konkan region and Goa.
More than 24 hours after stalling trains between Virar and Nallasopara stations, train services resume by 10.15 am. Only fast trains heading towards Virar from Bhayander stations are not operational, till water levels recede. Trains working at restricted speed.
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Due to the collapse of a metro cane, traffic is moving slowly. Officers and staff are at the site to move the crane and ensure smooth traffic flow, the Mumbai Police tweets.
The Indian Navy was deployed to conduct rescue operations at Nala Sopara station on Tuesday night, following a request by the Western Railways. Hugh chassis vehicles were sent to help evacuate train commuters stranded at the station due to flooding.
Fishermen have been advised to avoid venturing out to see for the next five days as the sea is expected to be rough with wind speed ranging between 40 to 50 kmph and even reaching 60 kmph.
(Express Photo/Karma Sonam Bhutia)
In the first 10 days of the month, Mumbai has received 93 per cent above normal rainfall for this season. The average rainfall for July was recorded as 840.7 mm. Ajay Kumar, scientist, India Meteorological Department (IMD) told The Indian Express, "This is not abnormal as in some years it can be more and in some years less. This can change later over the weeks."
Read more: Mumbai receives 93 per cent above normal rainfall this season
Transportation services in the city were severely affected on Wednesday due to the rains. Over 320 local trains were cancelled while many along the central and western lines were delayed. Air-conditioned locals on the WR were suspended as well. Flights were delayed by up to 30 minutes. Further, more than 30 BEST buses were diverted due to waterlogging.
Aircrafts line up for takeoff at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai on Tuesday. (Express Photo/Prashant Nadkar)
Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in Mumbai, Thane, Raigad and Palghar on Wednesday. The city has been receiving incessant rain in the last week, with July already recording average rainfall of 840.7mm. Follow our LIVE blog through the day for the latest news and updates.
A truck drives through water on the Sion-Panvel Road near Nerul in Mumbai on Tuesday (Express Photo/Narendra Vaskar)
The Western Railway has said that the assistance from Indian Army/Navy has been requested in terms of disaster management, only to provide transportation of food supplies and other relief material to stranded passengers at various locations between Vasai Road and Virar as these areas are submerged.
Indian Army has arrived at the Nallasopara station with food and relief materials. They are set to join NDRF and local administration in rescue and relief operations.
Heavy Mumbai rains disrupt rail traffic as Western Railway cancels 11 trains, passing through Vadodara junction. Trains diverted from South Gujarat.
The latest update of rescheduled/diverted/cancelled trains by Western Railways
Train No. 59442 Ahmedabad - Mumbai Central Passenger of 10.07.18 has been short terminated at Surat and will be reversed as Train No. 59441 from Surat on 11.07.18
Train No. 22901 Bandra Terminus - Ajmer Express of 10.07.18 has been cancelled
Train No.12239 Mumbai Central - Jaipur Duronto of 10.07.18 has been cancelled
Train No.12925 Bandra Terminus - Amritsar Paschim Express of 10.07.18 has now been cancelled