Mumbai Rains: Trans Harbour Rail Suspended, Underpass Shut, Trees Down As Red Alert City Braces For More
Mumbai Rains: Trans Harbour Rail Suspended, Underpass Shut, Trees Down As Red Alert City Braces For More Published By, Last Updated: June 24, 2026, 07:46
Mumbai Rains: Trans Harbour Rail Suspended, Underpass Shut, Trees Down As Red Alert City Braces For More Published By, Last Updated: June 24, 2026, 07:46 IST Mumbai Rains: IMD's 7 am nowcast issued an orange warning valid for three hours across Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Palghar and Sindhudurg, flagging moderate to intense spells of rain. An underpass in Andheri was shut after it flooded, with BMC officials stationed at the site to stop vehicles from entering. Heavy rain lashed Mumbai through the night, with the India Meteorological Department issuing a red alert for the city, its suburbs and Palghar district on Wednesday. Thane district is under an orange alert, while Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg have been placed under a yellow alert. Gusty winds of 41 to 61 kmph accompanied by thunderstorms are forecast for Mumbai. Kalyan, Dombivli, Karjat and Neral have been receiving heavy to very heavy rainfall since late Tuesday night. Cumulative rainfall recorded between 8 am on June 23 and 2 am on June 24 stood at 78 mm in the city, 87 mm in the eastern suburbs and 113 mm in the western suburbs.
In the hour between 1 am and 2 am alone, Bhandup Complex in the eastern suburbs recorded 40 mm of rain, while Anand Nagar Municipal School in the western suburbs logged 32 mm. The Mithi river was flowing at 1.83 metres as of early Wednesday morning. What’s The Alert Situation Now? IMD’s 7 am nowcast issued an orange warning valid for three hours across Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Palghar and Sindhudurg, flagging moderate to intense spells of rain. The broader day-long alert picture has Mumbai, its suburbs and Palghar on red alert, Thane on orange, and Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg on yellow. What’s Happening On The Trans Harbour Rail Route? Train services on the Trans Harbour rail corridor have been suspended entirely in both directions after the track bed between Kopar Khairane and Turbhe stations was washed away by heavy rain. Railway authorities halted all movement on the route as a safety precaution. Commuters have been advised to use alternate travel options. What Happened At Andheri Underpass? An underpass in Andheri was shut after it flooded, with BMC officials stationed at the site to stop vehicles from entering.
The precaution proved necessary — a rickshaw driver who attempted to cross got stranded in the middle of the submerged subway, with two civic workers wading in to pull him to safety. “His life was in danger," a BMC official said. #WATCH | Maharashtra | An underpass in Mumbai's Andheri area was closed after it was flooded due to severe water logging amid heavy rains in the city.A BMC Official Rhitik says, "… We have not been able to find a temporary solution for this severe water logging… Our… pic.twitter.com/QsN7WbXjYw — ANI (@ANI) June 23, 2026 What Fell On A Car Near Dadar? A tree crashed onto a car near the eastern side of Dadar station, leaving the vehicle badly damaged. No injuries were reported. Fire brigade personnel were on site, working to cut and clear the fallen tree. How Is The Situation In Mumbai Suburbs? Waterlogging was reported in Vasai-Virar as well, with visuals from the area showing uprooted trees and two-wheelers toppled by the downpour. Moderate to heavy rain is expected to continue over Mumbai through the morning, with travel delays and waterlogging likely in low-lying areas.
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