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Heavy Rains Cause Waterlogging and Disrupt Train Services in Mumbai: NDRF Deployed

Heavy rains in Mumbai’s low-lying areas have resulted in significant waterlogging and disrupted suburban train services. In response to the situation, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has deployed teams to prevent a potential flood-like scenario.

The Maharashtra state government has declared a holiday for all schools in Mumbai, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg districts due to the persistent heavy rains. This announcement was made by Maharashtra School Education Minister Deepak Kesarkar in the state legislative council.

In addition to the school closures, approximately 50 flights were canceled by various airlines because of the adverse weather conditions.

Mumbai and its surrounding areas experienced intense rainfall from 1 am to 7 am on July 8. The heavy downpour led to waterlogging in several low-lying areas, causing significant disruptions to suburban train services.

The Central Railway routes were particularly affected, with local train services severely impacted. Many roads in Mumbai were submerged after certain areas recorded over 300 mm of rainfall overnight, according to officials.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) issued a statement in the morning, indicating that heavy rain was expected to continue throughout the day.

Suburban train services on both the Main and Harbour corridors of the Central Railway were heavily affected due to waterlogged tracks, causing significant inconvenience to commuters.

The deployment of NDRF teams and the state government’s proactive measures highlight the seriousness of the situation as authorities work to mitigate the impact of the heavy rains on Mumbai and the surrounding regions.