Heavy rains lash Mumbai, hit train services

Light to heavy rains after nearly a month-long dry spell brought relief from the sultry weather conditions even as suburban train services on western and central lines were hit today due to the water-logging in some parts following incessant showers.

Stranded office going commuters at Malad station waiting for a train. (Source: Express Photo by Amit Chakravarty)

Some express trains of Western Railway were cancelled due to water-logging.

The heavy rains affected the suburban train operations since morning. (Source: Express Photo by Amit Chakravarty)

Office going commuters at Malad station trying to catch a train to office. The trains were plying very late due to heavy rains. (Source: Express Photo by Amit Chakravarty)

Schools were shut today due to heavy rains since last evening. (Source: Express Photo by Prashant Nadkar)

Children wade through water as heavy rains lash Mumbai at Chembur on Tuesday. (Source: Express Photo by Prashant Nadkar)

Children play in the rain in Malad (w) Malwani Mhada Colony early in the morning. (Source: Express Photo by Amit Chakravarty)