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Mint
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- Climate
- Mint
Mumbai rains LIVE: Heavy rainfall disrupts operations of 9 flights, prompts diversion to Surat; waterlogging status here
18 Aug 2025, 03:55:43 PM IST Mumbai rains LIVE: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis says Mumbai received 177 millimetres of rain in a 6-8 hour period on Monday and asked citizens to observe all precautions since more is expected through the day along with high tides, reports PTI. Talking to reporters, he said that waterlogging is being witnessed in 14 places in the metropolis. 18 Aug 2025, 03:53:46 PM IST Mumbai rain live updates: Mumbai's Chembur received 177.2mm of rainfall till 2pm, data shows. Here's a list of the highest rainfall recorded locations: Chembur fire station: 177.2mm SWD Workshop Dadar: 173.4mm Worli fire station: 170.2mm B Nadkarni Park Mun. school Wadala: 165mm Adarsh Nagar School, Worli: 161.2mm 18 Aug 2025, 03:01:29 PM IST 18 Aug 2025, 02:38:53 PM IST Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday reviewed the situation after heavy rains in Mumbai and other parts of the state and directed the administration to remain on high alert and prioritise rescue and relief operations. 18 Aug 2025, 02:21:59 PM IST A man was swept away after he fell into a 'nullah' (major drain) at Blue Diamond Square in Navi Mumbai's Sector 28 around noon, they added. The man could not be traced despite efforts by the local fire brigade and police personnel due to the strong current in the 'nullah' and continuous rain, a Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation disaster control room official said. 18 Aug 2025, 02:19:49 PM IST LTT - BUI KAMAYANI EXP carrying train number 11071 has been rescheduled and will now run at 3:50 PM, as per DRM Mumbai CR. This train headed to Ballia Railway Station was initially scheduled to depart from Lokmanya Tilak Term at 1:50 PM 18 Aug 2025, 02:14:44 PM IST LTT - AYC AYODHYA CANTT carrying train number 22103 has been rescheduled and will now run at 3:35 PM, as per DRM Mumbai CR. 18 Aug 2025, 02:08:16 PM IST Central Railway CRPO Dr Swapnil Dhanraj Nila said, 'On the main line, the delay is around 8-10 minutes, but it is primarily because of reduced speed on account of reduced visibility due to the heavy rains which are reported at various locations from Karjat to Kalyan, Kasara to Kalyan, as well as Kalyan to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus.' 18 Aug 2025, 02:00:32 PM IST 'Around 3-4 stations on harbour line Kurla, Chembur, Tilaknagar are having some issues of waterlogging and the points on these stations have been clamped and the movement of trains is delayed on harbour line by approximately 10-15 minutes,' ANI quoted Central Railway CRPO Dr Swapnil Dhanraj Nila as saying. 18 Aug 2025, 01:58:21 PM IST According to officials, water accumulated on tracks in a few low-lying areas on the Harbour Line which impacted suburban services on the Central Railway route. Waterlogging made it impossible for trains to change tracks points between Kurla and Tilak Nagar stations, as per PTI report. 18 Aug 2025, 01:51:13 PM IST SpiceJet in a post on X stated, '#WeatherUpdate: Due to bad weather in Mumbai (BOM), all departures/arrivals and their consequential flights may get affected. Passengers are requested to keep a check on their flight status via 18 Aug 2025, 01:49:07 PM IST IndiGo issued a travel advisory and in a post on X stated, 'The showers have not taken a break in Mumbai, and neither has the road congestion. Traffic towards the airport is currently slower in several areas. We recommend planning your commute in advance and checking your flight status before heading out.' 18 Aug 2025, 01:40:54 PM IST Akasa Air issued a travel advisory and in a post on X stated, "#TravelUpdate: Due to heavy rainfall in certain parts of Mumbai, Bengaluru, Goa, and Pune, we anticipate slow moving traffic and congestion on roads leading to the airport. To ensure a seamless travel experience, we request you to plan for additional travel time to reach the airport well in time for your flight. Please check your flight status here: 18 Aug 2025, 01:38:28 PM IST As per BMC's latest update, Tulsi Lake started overflowing on Sunday at 6:45 PM. 18 Aug 2025, 01:37:15 PM IST The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) warned against 3.08 meters high tide at 6:51 PM today. 18 Aug 2025, 01:35:38 PM IST Local trains are running late by 8 to 10 minutes, but no suspension of services was reported, officials informed PTI. 18 Aug 2025, 01:27:46 PM IST "Nine flights conducted "go arounds" before finally landing, while one flight was diverted to Surat (in Gujarat) till 12 noon due to the heavy rains," Mumbai airport spokesperson informed PTI. 18 Aug 2025, 01:18:35 PM IST Seven pumps at the Hindmata Pumping Station are draining out rainwater, BMC said. 18 Aug 2025, 01:15:52 PM IST BMC in a post on X said, "In view of the continuous rainfall since morning & considering the safety of students, the Municipal Commissioner & Administrator Shri Bhushan Gagrani has declared a holiday today, Monday, 18th August 2025, for all schools & colleges scheduled to function in the second session, i.e. after 12 noon. 18 Aug 2025, 01:13:52 PM IST The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red Alert for Mumbai Metropolitan City for two days, August 18 and 19. 18 Aug 2025, 01:12:16 PM IST The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) issued a warning amid IMD's red alert and said, 'Citizens are hereby advised to avoid stepping out unless absolutely necessary and to strictly adhere to instructions issued by the authorities.' 18 Aug 2025, 01:07:43 PM IST Given below is the list of top 10 places in Mumbai with the highest rainfall recorded on August 18 in four-hour period between 8 AM and 12 PM. 1) Chembur Fire Station - 140.80 mm 2) Rainfall Pipeline Workshop, Dadar - 139.60 mm 3) B. Nadkarni Park Municipal School, Wadala - 133.20 mm 4) Worli Sea Face Municipal School, Worli - 133.20 mm 5) Savitribai Phule Municipal School, Worli Naka - 130.40 mm 6) Adarsh Nagar School, Worli - 128.80 mm 7) Frozberry Reservoir, F South Office - 118.80 mm 8) City Institute of Disaster Management, Parel - 116.80 mm 9) District Collector Colony Municipal School, Chembur - 116.80 mm 10) F South Ward Office, Parel - 113.53 mm 18 Aug 2025, 01:03:03 PM IST Due to waterlogging, BMC diverted BEST transport bus routes as follows: 1) Traffic at Shell Colony, Chembur diverted from Chembur Naka 2) Traffic at Gandhi Market, Sion diverted from Bhau Daji Marg 3) Traffic at Shivsrushti/Nehru Nagar ST Depot, Kurla diverted from S. G. Barve Nagar Marg 4) Traffic at Sangam Nagar, Wadala diverted from Hanuman Temple 5) Traffic at CGS Colony, Antop Hill diverted from Sheikh Mistry Dargah 6) Traffic at R. C. F. Railway Bridge (Chembur) diverted from R. C. Marg 7) Traffic at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marg, Hindmata diverted from Bhoiwada
Muscat Daily
09-06-2025
- Muscat Daily
Probe on as 5 killed after passengers fall off moving train in India
Mumbai, India – At least five people died and seven others sustained injuries after several passengers fell off a moving train near Mumbra railway station in Thane on Monday morning, according to a spokesperson for the Central Railway. A probe has been launched to determine what caused the incident. The passengers reportedly fell around 9am while the Kasara-bound train, which started from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), was passing through the Diva-Mumbra area. People hanging off this train's footboard collided with the passengers who were similarly clinging on to another train that was passing in the opposite direction towards CSMT, causing the accident, sources said The accident, which occurred on the Down/Fast Line, disrupted local train services. According to Central Railways, the reason for the accident is believed to be excessive crowd on the train. Passengers travelling on the footboard on a local train from Kasara and similarly those on a train going towards CSMT, collided with each other and fell. 'Some passengers travelling towards CSMT fell from the train at Thane's Mumbra railway station. The reason for the accident is believed to be excessive crowd in the train. The railway administration and police have reached the spot. The injured are being taken immediately to the nearest hospital. Investigation into the accident has begun. Local services have also been affected by the incident,' Central Railways said in an official statement. 'There has been an incident where eight people travelling on local trains from Mumbra to Diva fell down. The guard of a Kasara-bound local train reported this incident. These people have been rushed to the hospital for their treatment,' said Swapnil Dhanraj Nila, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO), Central Railway. He further added: 'This incident happened between Mumbra-Diva railway stations on the Down/Fast Line. People travelling on the footboard on a local train from Kasara and similarly those on a train going towards CSMT, collided with each other and fell.' 'It is not a collision. In this incident, the passengers travelling on footboards in trains in opposite directions got entangled. This is one of the suspected reasons for the incident, as informed by a passenger. The distance between two trains is 1.5-2 metres, but on curves, a slight tilt happens, and this could be an additional reason for the incident,' he further said. Soon after the incident, the Railway Board has taken two important decisions which is all rakes under manufacturing for Mumbai Suburban will have automatic door closer facilities and all rakes in service will be redesigned and door closure facility will be provided in these rakes of Mumbai Suburban. The injured have being taken immediately to the nearest hospital. Local services have also been affected after the incident. Railway officials and local police reached the site and began a preliminary investigation. Agencies
Time of India
09-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Thane train mishap: What CM said and how Railways plan to fix it
The Railway Ministry on Monday announced that all local trains in Mumbai, both new and existing, will soon be equipped with automatic door closing systems. The decision comes after a tragic incident in Thane district, where several passengers died and others were injured after falling from an overcrowded local train. What happened? The accident took place between Mumbra and Diva stations on the Down/Fast Line. According to railway officials, passengers hanging on the footboards of two passing trains may have collided as their backpacks brushed against each other. Eight people reportedly fell from the train, with the guard of a Kasara-bound local reporting the incident. Chief Public Relations Officer of Central Railway Swapnil Dhanraj Nila clarified, "It was not a train collision. People travelling on footboards got entangled as two trains passed each other. The gap between trains is usually 1.5 to 2 metres, but on curves, tilting can reduce this space." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Undo Railways respond with safety upgrade Executive Director of Information and Publicity at the Railway Board Dilip Kumar confirmed that the Ministry has taken immediate steps. 'All local train rakes currently under manufacturing for Mumbai Suburban will have automatic door closers. Existing rakes in service will also be redesigned to include this feature,' he said. Officials stressed that passenger safety is a top priority and that steps are being taken to prevent such incidents in the future. Live Events Officials react Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that help is being provided to the injured. Injured passengers were rushed to nearby hospitals, and both railway and police officials arrived quickly at the scene to begin a probe. Central Railways, in an official statement, said, 'The reason for the accident is believed to be overcrowding. An investigation is on, and support is being provided to those affected.' Inputs from agencies
India Gazette
09-06-2025
- General
- India Gazette
Mumbai: 8 passengers travelling towards CSMT fall from excessive crowded train at Mumbra Station
Thane (Maharashtra) [India], June 9 (ANI): Eight passengers travelling towards Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) fell from a excessive crowded train at Mumbra railway station in Thane district on Monday, officials from Central Railways said. The accident, which occurred on the Down/Fast Line, disrupted local train services. According to Central Railways, the reason for the accident is believed to be excessive crowd on the train. Passengers travelling on the footboard on a local train from Kasara and similarly those on a train going towards CSMT, collided with each other and fell. 'Some passengers travelling towards CSMT fell from the train at Thane's Mumbra railway station. The reason for the accident is believed to be excessive crowd in the train. The railway administration and police have reached the spot. The injured are being taken immediately to the nearest hospital. Investigation into the accident has begun. Local services have also been affected by the incident,' Central Railways said in an official statement. 'There has been an incident where eight people travelling on local trains from Mumbra to Diva fell down. The guard of a Kasara-bound local train reported this incident. These people have been rushed to the hospital for their treatment,' said Swapnil Dhanraj Nila, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO), Central Railway. He further added, 'This incident happened between Mumbra-Diva railway stations on the Down/Fast Line. People travelling on the footboard on a local train from Kasara and similarly those on a train going towards CSMT, collided with each other and fell.' 'It is not a collision. In this incident, the passengers travelling on footboards in trains in opposite directions got entangled. This is one of the suspected reasons for the incident, as informed by a passenger. The distance between two trains is 1.5-2 meters, but on curves, a slight tilt happens, and this could be an additional reason for the incident,' he further said. Soon after the incident, the Railway Board has taken two important decisions which is all rakes under manufacturing for Mumbai Suburban will have automatic door closer facilities and all rakes in service will be redesigned and door closure facility will be provided in these rakes of Mumbai Suburban. The injured have being taken immediately to the nearest hospital. Local services have also been affected after the incident. Railway officials and local police reached the site and began a preliminary investigation. (ANI)
