Mumbai Drenched: Rains Flood Roads, Schools Closed, IMD Issues Fresh Warning

Vehicular and rail traffic was back on track in Mumbai after heavy rainfall battered the city and its neighbouring areas yesterday, which led to waterlogging in several areas, the halting of local train services and the diversion of 14 flights. Though the situation improved after the rain intensity reduced late in the night, more showers are expected till October 1. Floodwaters receded in most of the affected areas and flight operations at Mumbai airport resumed. However, schools and colleges are closed on Thursday as the weather office issued an orange alert for Mumbai after a red alert was in place for the city. The Central Railway said waterlogging was reported between Vidyavihar and Mulund on up and down slow lines, and on down lines between Bhandup and Nahur, resulting in trains travelling at 30 kmph, and leaving hundreds of commuters inconvenienced. On the other hand, Western Railway said local train services were running normally on its network.