Mumbai Local Train Services Hit at Sion, Bhandup, and THESE Other Stations Due to Heavy Rainfall-Details

Mumbai: Heavy rainfall in Mumbai has severely impacted suburban train services, causing delays and disruptions across several key stations on Monday morning, according to railway authorities.Also Read: Mumbai Rain News Today Live UpdatesCentral Railway reported that train operations were particularly affected at Sion and between Bhandup and Nahur stations due to waterlogging on the tracks. Initially, trains were halted for nearly an hour as rainwater inundated the tracks. Although the water has since receded, services remain disrupted.

Maharashtra | Central Railway suburban services were affected due to heavy rains. Train services are affected at Sion and between Bhandup and Nahur stations. Rain Water was above the tracks so trains were stopped for nearly one hour, now water has receded a bit so trains are…

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The Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) stated, "Due to heavy rainfall in the Mumbai Suburban and Harbour Line, train traffic was delayed. Affected stations include Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Kurla-Vikhroli, and Bhandup."Efforts are underway to normalise the suburban and Harbour Line services amid ongoing weather challenges. Commuters are advised to check for updates and plan their travel accordingly.Similarly, train services in Mumbai were affected yesterday after heavy rainfall disrupted local train operations, leading to the suspension of services on routes deemed unsafe by Central Railway. Specifically, local train services between Kasara and Titwala stations in Maharashtra's Thane district were halted on Sunday morning due to waterlogging on the tracks caused by the rain.Officials reported that soil had washed onto the tracks between Atgaon and Thansit stations around 6:30 am. Additionally, a fallen tree near Vashind station further exacerbated delays along the crucial Kalyan-Kasara route. Mumbai Weather TodayThe Financial Capital received heavy rainfall yesterday, causing significant waterlogging in many areas. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms and lightning today in Mumbai.Last night, there was heavy rain in Alibaug, Thane, South Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, and Kalyan. Early this morning, Dindoshi received a massive 92 mm of rain within an hour, leading to heavy showers across the city around 4 AM, according to a forecast.Intense rain bands hovered over Mumbai, bringing consistent moderate to heavy rainfall, particularly affecting the northern suburbs.