Mumbai Rains: Mumbai lashed by heavy rain, Local trains delayed, traffic chokes key roads; IMD issues warning | Mumbai News
NEW DELHI: Heavy rainfall lashed parts of Mumbai on Friday, slowing local train services and leading to traffic snarls across several arterial roads in the city. According to Central Railway, suburban trains are currently operational on all lines, though services on the Main Line are running 10–12 minutes behind schedule, while Harbour Line trains are delayed by 7–8 minutes.
Officials said trains are operating at reduced speeds due to low visibility and as a precautionary measure. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a nowcast warning at 10am, forecasting moderate to intense spells of rain over parts of Mumbai, Thane, Raigad and Pune in the coming hours. Mumbai recorded light to moderate rain over the past 24 hours. As per the BMC’s rainfall data till 8am on July 25:
- Island City received 29.40 mm of rain
- Eastern Suburbs recorded 29.44 mm
- Western Suburbs logged 18.88 mm
Meanwhile, the downpour led to traffic congestion on key routes. The Western Express Highway witnessed heavy traffic near NESCO in Goregaon East. On the Eastern Express Highway, the Vikhroli–Chheda Nagar stretch and Amar Mahal–Sion corridor were also reported to be congested.
The Andheri subway, which had earlier been cleared of water and opened for traffic, was closed again due to fresh waterlogging. Authorities have urged commuters to plan their travel with caution as intermittent heavy showers are expected to continue through the day.
