Mumbai Rain Live Updates: Ajit Pawar Reviews Rain Crisis; Train Services Between CSMT and Thane Station Suspended

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A flood relief and rescue operation of the Indian Army was launched in Maharashtra's Nanded district to assist the civil administration in tackling floods, the Ministry of Defence said in a release on Tuesday. According to the ministry, an advance column carried out a reconnaissance and situation assessment at Ravaan Village on Monday. The situation regarding the safety of lives and rehabilitation measures is under continuous review.

Municipal commissioner Bhushan Gagrani has said several parts of the city recorded more than 300 mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours ending 8am on Tuesday. “Despite this, all civic machinery is on alert. In view of the red alert issued by the IMD, we had already declared a holiday for all schools and colleges. After discussions with the state government, on Tuesday we extended this to all government, semi-government and municipal offices. Private offices have also been advised to allow employees to work from home to ease road traffic,” he said.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar visited the disaster control room at Mantralaya on Tuesday to assess the situation as heavy rainfall continues in Mumbai and other parts of the state, informed the Deputy Chief Minister's office. Mumbai has been experiencing heavy downpour since Monday morning. The weather department has issued a red and orange alert for several districts of Maharashtra from August 18 to 20.

Due to heavy rains in the Mumbai region and Waterlogging, Main line train services between CSMT and Thane station are suspended until further notice Shuttle service are running between Thane - Karjat, Khopoli and Kasara Station: DRM, Central Railway

A bus partially submerged and two-wheeler riders pushing their scooters through a severely waterlogged street outside Kurla railway station

Heavy rain caused significant disruptions at Mumbai airport. A total of 11 go-arounds, including three repeat attempts and five flight diversions, were reported.

Due to heavy rains and waterlogging at Chunnabhatti station in Mumbai, train services on the Harbour Line between Kurla and CSMT are suspended until further notice.

Surve Nagar in Kurla, Shaikh Mistry Dargah Road in Wadala, outside Oberoi Mall in Goregaon, Gandhi Nagar in Vikhroli, Shirodkar Market in Parel, Shanti Nagar Paper Box in MIDC, Gol Temple, Gulalwadi, Nawab Tank, Bawla Compound in Byculla, Wadala Station Junction, near Maratha Mandir Cinema in Mumbai Central, and Sewri are waterlogged, affecting traffic movement

Due to heavy rainfall in certain parts of Mumbai, Hyderabad, Goa, Pune, and Guwahati, we anticipate slow moving traffic and congestion on roads leading to the airport.

IndiGo Airlines issued a travel advisory for passengers flying out of Mumbai due to heavy rainfall and waterlogging in the city. Several routes to the airport are experiencing waterlogging, leading to sluggish traffic and operational challenges. Delays in departures and arrivals are expected, and passengers are advised to check their flight status via the IndiGo app or website.

Due to continuous rainfall, water entered the residential areas of Dombivli MIDC, leaving residents distressed. The drain passing through the area overflowed, causing more than knee-deep water to flood several buildings.

Kasura River overflows in Jalna, water surges over Srishti Bridge on Shegaon-Pandharpur Dindi Highway. Traffic disrupted, locals advised to avoid the area. A flood alert has been issued.

Commuters wade through a severely waterlogged road near Airoli railway bridge underpass in Mumbai

Continuous heavy rainfall led to waterlogging on the road outside Dombivli railway station, causing inconvenience to passengers heading to the station. Several low-lying areas in Kalyan-Dombivli and the surrounding regions have also been inundated, adding to the woes of residents.