The Maha Mumbai Metro services on Line-2A (Dahisar East-Andheri West) and Line-7 (Dahisar East-Andheri East) are running as scheduled and remain unaffected despite the heavy rainfall in the city.
#MumbaiRains | Metro services on Yellow Line 2A and Red Line 7 are running on schedule.
Meanwhile, the IMD has issued a red alert for Mumbai and neighbouring districts, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall. Several areas in the city have reported waterlogging, slowing down… pic.twitter.com/nao0aYF6UA
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Mumbai Metro-2A and 7 trains are kept on standby to add extra services whenever required to ensure smooth travel even during emergencies, authorities said.
In case of assistance, passengers can contact the metro helplines at 1800 889 0505 or 1800 889 0808.
Meanwhile, the underground Aqua Line Mumbai Metro-3 has also been running without interruptions so far, providing connectivity from Aarey JVLR to Acharya Atre Chowk Station (Worli).
Local train delays
Mumbai local commuters faced disruptions on Monday. Trains between Dadar and Matunga were halted, forcing passengers to disembark after waiting for approximately 20 minutes. At Dadar platform nine, a train bound for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) was delayed for over 25 minutes. While Western Railway services have been running without any water-logging issues, Central Railway’s harbour and main line has been delayed but there is no suspension of service anywhere so far.
Mumbai rains: IMD issues red alert for August 18-19 in Mumbai, Thane, Raigad
The IMD issued a `red alert`, forecasting extremely heavy rains at isolated places in Mumbai and neighbouring areas on Monday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Mumbai, and neighbouring Thane and Raigad districts, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places and extremely heavy showers at isolated locations on Monday and Tuesday.
It also issued a red alert for Ratnagiri district on Monday, and an orange alert for Sindhudurg on Monday and Tuesday. The IMD issued a orange alert for Palghar on Monday, while a red alert for the district on Tuesday.
Following the IMD alert, prompting the city civic body to declare a holiday for all schools and colleges, officials said.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) also appealed to residents to step out only if necessary. BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani announced that all educational institutions would remain shut for the afternoon session, citing the safety of students amid continuous downpour since morning.
The civic body, in a statement, urged people to step out only if essential. It also appealed to residents to contact its disaster control helpline 1916 in case of emergencies or for official updates.
Roads in several areas were inundated after the heavy downpour for the third consecutive day on Monday. Some low-lying areas like the Andheri Subway and Lokhandwala Complex witnessed water accumulation at a few locations, affecting traffic movement.
