Mumbai: Maharashtra continues to reel under heavy rainfall that has battered the state for the last four days, claiming 21 lives and leaving 10 injured. The relentless downpour has caused widespread waterlogging, infrastructure damage, and disrupted essential services in multiple districts.
Officials confirmed that most deaths resulted from rain-related accidents including wall collapses, electrocutions, and drowning incidents in both urban and rural areas. Rescue and disaster management teams have been deployed in vulnerable zones to assist residents and manage the crisis.
Schools and Public Safety Measures
As a precaution, schools in Thane, Navi Mumbai, and Lonavala have been closed. Local authorities are closely monitoring water levels, issuing real-time advisories, and urging citizens to avoid unnecessary travel.
Rail and Road Disruptions
Mumbai’s local train network, the city’s lifeline, has been severely affected. As of August 20, 17 local train services were cancelled, primarily on the Western and Harbour lines, including:
Virar–Dadar, Nalla Sopara–Borivali, Borivali–Churchgate
Andheri–Virar, Nalla Sopara–Andheri, Churchgate–Borivali
Passengers have been advised to check updates from railway authorities before planning their journey, as waterlogged tracks pose ongoing safety risks.
Air Travel Impact
Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport has also faced disruptions. Airlines like IndiGo and SpiceJet have warned of flight delays and rescheduling. SpiceJet highlighted that several arrivals and departures may be affected, while IndiGo urged passengers to allow extra time for travel due to traffic congestion and waterlogged roads near the airport.
Weather Forecast
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Mumbai and surrounding districts for August 20. While rainfall is expected to continue in the short term, IMD predicts a gradual reduction in intensity from Thursday, offering some relief to the storm-hit regions.
