Heavy Rain creates Traffic Chaos; many Subway Flooded

The weather service has forecast moderate to heavy rainfall in the city, implying that the downpour is expected to persist, compounding the current problems. Heavy Rain in Mumbai Causes Traffic Chaos leading to which  Andheri Subway has Flooded.

The Andheri subway, a vital route for commuters, has been closed owing to severe waterlogging. Mumbai and Palghar are on yellow alert, while Thane district is on a more severe orange warning.

Yesterday, the average rainfall in Mumbai’s central area was 78 mm, while eastern and western Mumbai received 57 mm and 67 mm, respectively. The weather service has forecast moderate to heavy rainfall in the city, implying that the downpour is expected to persist, compounding the current problems.

Mumbai’s public transportation system was severely impacted. The constant rain has caused water logging on roads and railway tracks, resulting in suburban train delays of 15 to 20 minutes. Water accumulation on the tracks at Chunabhatti on the Harbour Line, along with high tide, has hindered train movements.  

The main line of the Central Railway faced additional delays due to a technical glitch in a train engine. The Western Railway has stated that its suburban services are running, though not without challenges. All three lines – Central, Western, and Harbour – are running 10 minutes late. 

The Andheri subway, a critical link for commuters, was closed due to significant waterlogging. The continuous rainfall has filled the subway with water, making it impassable. However, it was opened later in the day, once the water subsided.

Heavy rain has battered Thane district since midnight. Water has accumulated at the Thane Vandana bus depot and the local market, leading to disruption in daily activities.

In Nagpur, heavy rain warnings have led to the closure of schools across the district. Nagpur District Collector Dr Vipin Itankar told NDTV that all schools will remain shut today. Although flight schedules at Nagpur airport remain unaffected, the situation in Bhiwandi city is critical. Since morning, heavy rain has caused water accumulation in several parts of the city, including knee-deep water in the Teen Batti area of Sabzi Bazar. 

 
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