Heavy rain once again triggered severe waterlogging across Mumbai on Wednesday, forcing the cancellation of several local train services and leaving commuters stranded. The downpour disrupted daily life and caused major delays, with many passengers struggling to reach their destinations, ANI reported.
Authorities issued a travel advisory urging passengers to check updates before stepping out. Officials said cancellations were necessary as water levels in several parts of the city remained dangerously high.
On X, the Divisional Railway Manager of Mumbai Division posted: “TravelAlert: Mumbai Local Train Cancellations due to heavy waterlogging in the Mumbai region. Multiple local train services have been CANCELLED for today, 20th August 2025. Please check the list below and plan your commute accordingly. Your safety is our priority.”
The Western Railway also announced changes to long-distance services. The Bandra Terminus, Madgaon Express, scheduled to run on August 20, was diverted to originate from Kaman Road station, with the stretch between Bandra Terminus and Kaman Road cancelled due to flooding along the route.
The continuous rain has caused widespread disruptions, with cancellations, long delays, and overcrowding at several stations. A commuter waiting at Lokmanya Tilak Station said, “My train was scheduled for 8 am and it is running 5 hours late, and now it is 2 pm… The reason for the delay is said to be rain.” Many others reported similar experiences of long waits and uncertain schedules.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said it has deployed teams and equipment across the city and suburbs to manage the situation. Officials appealed to citizens not to believe in rumours and urged them to use the emergency helpline 1916 for verified information and assistance.
The impact of torrential rains has extended beyond Mumbai. According to the Disaster Management Department, six people have died in different districts of Maharashtra in the past 24 hours, while five others remain missing in Nanded. Rescue operations are underway, with 18 teams of the NDRF and six teams of the SDRF deployed across the state. In Nanded’s Mukhed area, SDRF personnel rescued 293 people from flood-hit locations and moved them to safer areas.
(With inputs from ANI)
