Navy helps evacuate stranded commuters from railway station
The Navy was deployed to evacuate train commuters stranded at the Nallasopara station here due to flooding of railway tracks between Nallasopara and Vasai Road stations, officials said.
Following a request from the Western Railway, the Western Naval Command deployed high-chassis vehicles that could traverse the flooded areas and reach the stranded commuters, a Defence spokesperson said. (PTI)
BJP spokesperson's photo wading through Mumbai waters goes viral
BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra on Tuesday ended up wading though knee-deep water after heavy rains lashed Mumbai - resulting in a viral picture on social media.
A photograph of Patra, holding his shoes to save them from rain waters, got circulated and shared multiple times on Twitter, WhatsApp and Facebook among various platforms. In the photo, he was seen along with Maharashtra BJP spokesperson Keshav Upadhye, both holding umbrellas. (PTI)
6th local train since morning left Virar at 10.20 hours towards Churchgate. 8.50 hrs local from Churchgate extended from Vasai Road to Virar in down direction, Western Railway tweets.
Nearly all departures delayed yesterday
As much as 56 per cent of the landings and nearly all the departures were delayed at the Mumbai airport till 7:15 pm yesterday, according toa flight tracking portal. (PTI)
2000 train passengers rescued
In a joint operation, the National Disaster Response Force,police and fire brigade personnel have rescued all the 2000 passengers from Mumbai-boundShatabdiExpress andVadodaraExpress.
120 people have been rescued from Palghar's Bhoidapada by fire brigade, NDRF & police, according to ANI.
"Every year during monsoons tracks get submerged in water in low-lying areas. Why can not the Railways identify such spots and elevate the tracks? If the Railways were not able to manage this, it should consider privatisation," Bombay HC said while hearing a PIL seeking a direction to the Railways to make stations and platforms disabled-friendly.
6 buses have been arranged for bringing passengers of regulated UP trains from Surat to Borivali in view of suspension of rail traffic due to high water level on railway tracks at Nallasopara. Buses are also being arranged from Vapi, Billimora & Dahanu Road to bring passengers to Mumbai, the Western Railway said.
Santacruz has surpassed its monthly average rainfall of July, received 860 mm of rain against the normal of 840.7 mm. Moderate to heavy rains to continue for at least next 24 hours according to Skymet Weather
About 450 passengers have been rescued by team of National Disaster Response Force from 12928 Vadodara Express which is standing between Nallasopara & Virar amidst water logging. All passengers have been brought to Nallasopara station . Buses are being arranged to transport them, according to the Western Railway.
People wade through a waterlogged street during heavy rains in Mumbai (Image: Reuters)
Air India Express flight IX 213 from Vijaywada to Mumbai, landed & came to halt deep into the runway at 2:51 pm, overshooting the runway. Now Air India Express Engineering team is inspecting the aircraft at Mumbai airport. All passengers are safe: KS.Sunder, CEO Air India Express told ANI.
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"We are monitoring the situation," says CM Devendra Fadnavis, adding that the local trains are running 15 minutes late. Fadnavis says that water logginghas been reported in 11 areas.
In Mumbai, the principals of schools have been instructed to take the call on school closure, gauging the water logging in the adjacent areas, Maharashtra Minister Vinod Tawdetweets.
150 additional pumps have been deployed to clear the water,says CM Devendra Fadnavis.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis replies to Shelar, says I agree that the situation in Mumbai is definitely not good… we will decide about declaring holiday for schools in some time. (News18)
Expect flight delays, says Jet Airways
Due to air traffic congestion in Mumbai consequent to heavy rains, arrival and departure delays of up to 30 minutes are expected at Mumbai airport until 1500 hours, Jet Airways tweets.
Water-logging at Sion. (Image: Moneycontrol'sAnchal Pathak)
Trains running between Churchgate and Vasai Road with delays, Western Railway tweets.
The BMC has received 400 pothole complaintssince the onset of monsoon, reports News18.
Northwest India to witness increased rainfall activity in next 48 hrs: IMD
The India Meteorological Department has predictedthat monsoon rains over north and central India would pick up in the next 4-5 days, even as heavy rainfall continued to hammer coastal Maharashtra and Goa. (PTI)
Also read -Mumbai rains: Local train services hit, Dabbawalas suspend work
The downpour of 170 mm (recorded in Colaba observatory) from 8.30 am yesterday morning till 8.30 am today was the highest in a 24-hour period during the current monsoon season, says IMD. (PTI)
The metropolis has received 54 per cent of its average monsoon season rainfall just in the last 20 days, according to the BMC.(PTI)
Heavy rainfall expected over the next few days
Heavy to very heavy rainfall is very likely at few placesin Greater Mumbai, Thane, Raigad and Palghar between 10th to 13th July, saysIMD.
Mumbai's 'dabbawalas' to keep their services closed today due toheavy rains, water-logging and disrupted rail services.
A gangman attempts to unclog a gutter at a railway track during heavy rains in Mumbai (Image:Reuters)
Popular Terrace CHS evacuated
Popular Terrace CHS, in Borivali has been evacuated after a complaint that the structure had weakened was received, BMC Disaster Management Unit spokesperson confirmed to Moneycontrol.
Water-logging at Sion Station. (Photo: Moneycontrol'sViswanath Pilla)
Central Railway operating with slight delays
Despite the incessant rains since morning, services on all the three lines of Central Railway is fine. However, a little delay is possible. Officers andstaff have been deputed at low lying areas and are monitoring the situation: AK Jain, Central Railway PRO told ANI.
At 12.05 pm..Elphinstone station road towards One Indiabulls Centre back gate no.3. (Photo: Moneycontrol's Beena Parmar)
People wade through a waterlogged street during heavy rains in Mumbai. (Photo: Reuters)
Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) buses were slightly delayed, but no service was cancelled or suspended, a BEST spokesperson told PTI.
Santa Cruz recorded 40 mm of rain between 8:30 am and 11:30 am today, says Skymet.
Traffic has been closed at SV Road and Railway Colony due to water-logging, says Mumbai police. Traffic from both directions has been diverted towards Linking Road.
People wade through a water-logged street during heavy rains in Mumbai. (Photo: Reuters)
Holiday declared for schools and colleges
Maharashtra Education Minister Vinod Tawde declareda holiday today in all schools and colleges in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region due to heavy rainfall.
Heavy duty pumps are being used to pump out water from railway tracks at Dadar, Matunga Road, Goregaonandother locations. (ANI)
A wall has collapsed on the railway line at Sandhurst Road on Central Railway, reports Hindustan Times.
Jet Airways says it will issue a waiver on penalties for date/flight change, refund, no-show (including fare difference if any), on all confirmed tickets for flights operating to and from Mumbai for 9th July, 2018.
A 3.59 metre high tide is expected in evening, according to the BMC's disater cell.
Water-logging has been reported atNalasopara, Thane,and Kurla Station.No major traffic disruptions have been reported so far.
Heavy to very heavy rain is expected to occur across Mumbai, Raigad, Thane and Palghartoday,India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts.
