Mumbai Rains Updates: Water-logging on rail tracks disrupted the suburban train services to some extent.
Heavy rains continued to hit Mumbai and adjoining suburbs today, leading to water-logging in several areas. Water-logging on railway tracks disrupted the suburban train services to some extent, as locals were running behind schedule by around 15 minutes, news agency Press Trust of India said, as suburban trains are running with "cautious speed". Flight operations at the Mumbai airport, however, were not impacted due to rains, an airport official said. The India Meteorological Department issued a warning of heavy rainfall in Mumbai on Saturday along with a high tide. It also said that the weather conditions along the west coast would remain cold and wet. The weather department had on Friday predicted intense heavy rainfall in Mumbai on Saturday and Sunday due to a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has issued a "beach safety appeal" to the residents of the Mumbai due to the weather conditions. "We appeal citizens to avoid venturing near sea or walking in water logged areas. In any emergency call us on 1916," the official said.
Here are the highlights of rains in Mumbai:
People watch high tides during monsoon season at Versova beach in Mumbai. (PTI)
Central Railway commuters waiting for local train at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus after the local service was disturbed due to flooded tracks near Kurla station in Mumbai. (PTI)
Meanwhile, river Godavari is flowing above the danger level in Nashik following heavy rainfall in Maharashtra:
Due to rains coinciding with high tide resulting in back flow of water in the rail section of Kurla/Sion/Chunabhati, trains services have been temporarily suspended between Vadala- Vashi on harbour line and Dadar-Kurla on mainline.
Train services are running now between Vashi and Panvel and CSMT to Bandra and Goregaon on harbour line, Central Railway has said.
Due to rains coinciding with high tide resulting in back flow of water in Kurla/Sion/Chunabhati section, train services have been temporarily suspended between CSMT-Vashi on harbour line and CSMT-Thane on mainline: Central Railway spokesperson quoted by news agency ANI
Diversion in Thane commissionerate area due to rains- Traffic from Kalyan to Murbad is diverted from Ambivali-Titwala road.
- Traffic from Rajnoli to Bhiwandi via Saibaba temple is diverted from Rajnoli-Sonai-Bhiwandi.
- Traffic from Thane to Nashik on NH 3 is very slow due to waterlogged in Narpoli. So people are advised to use Maziwada-Balkum-Kasheli- Bhiwandi road.
- Traffic from Mumbra to Kharegaon toll naka is very slow due to halt of all heavy vehicles on same line. People are advised to use Mumbra-Airoli-Mulund-Thane road.
- Rest of traffic is normal and no diversion. Situation of traffic flow is under control.
Several villages in Palghar district marooned as roads were flooded- In Palghar district, several villages were marooned as the roads connecting them were flooded.
- Some of the important roads in the district have been shut for traffic due to flooding.
- The gates of the Surya dam were opened releasing the excess water, officials said.
- Palghar District Collector Kailas Shinde said the weather department has forecast heavy rains on Saturday and Sunday.
- "Considering the heavy rainfall warning, people are advised to remain indoors and get out of the house only if it is absolutely necessary. People should not go near the flooded roads, bridges, river," he said.
- He said a holiday has been declared for all the educational institutions in the district.
- In case of any emergency the citizens are requested to get in touch with the disaster control room at the district headquarters, Shinde said.
Downpour in Thane claims 1 life, holiday for educational institutions in Palghar- One person was electrocuted as heavy rains battered Thane district, disrupting normal life due to water-logging and flooding in some parts, as reported by PTI.
- Another person suffered serious injuries after the roof of a bakery in Mumbra caved in, officials said.
- Incessant downpour continued in Palghar district, prompting the authorities to declare a holiday for educational institutions on Saturday and also issue an advisory asking people to stay indoors.
- Due to the heavy rainfall overnight in Thane, roads, nullahs and even housing societies were flooded.
- The gushing water swept away vehicles in some areas.
- The low-lying areas in the city were affected the most as several housing complexes in such areas were flooded.
- Schools in Thane declared a holiday due to heavy rains. Buses and autos were not plying on the roads due to flooding, which incovenienced the commuters, the officials said.
- Heavy rains continued to lash Mumbai and adjoining suburbs, leading to water-logging in several areas, which affected normal life.
- Water-logging on tracks disrupted the suburban train services to some extent, as locals were running behind schedule by around 15 minutes.
- "Overnight heavy rains in Mumbai and its adjoining areas has led to water-logging at some places, which has affected the flow of traffic, especially in parts of Malad, Andheri and Dahisar," a senior official of the said.
- "We appeal citizens to avoid venturing near sea or walking in water logged areas. In any emergency call us on 1916," BMC said.
- As per the fire station-wise rainfall recorded by the BMC in the 24 hours ending 8 am on Saturday, Dindoshi received 50 mm rainfall, followed by Kandivali (41 mm), Malad (36 mm), Chincholi (34 mm), Goregaon (33 mm), Bhandup (31 mm), Borivali (29 mm), Malwani (26 mm), Mulund (20 mm), Vikhroli (11 mm) and Kurla (9 mm).
Heavy rain in Mumbai and its suburbs- Heavy rain in Mumbai and its suburbs, Thane and Palghar. Water-logging has been reported in Nalasopara area.
Train traffic affected due to heavy rains- Central Railway: The trains on trans-harbor and fourth corridor towards Kharkopar on Central Railway are running smoothly. However, due to intense rains, trains on main and harbor line are running at cautious speed, hence delayed.
Normal life hit due to heavy rains in MaharashtraNormal life hit in Maharashtra due to heavy rains. An autorickshaw wading through water-logged street of Mumbai. 
Visuals of rains playing havoc in Maharashtra
Parts of Mumbai and adjoining areas water-logged- Many parts of Mumbai and its adjoining areas recorded heavy rains overnight. This has led to waterlogging in many areas including Goregaon, Kandivali and Dahisar.
- Flight services at the Mumbai airport have largely been unaffected so far.
- Mumbai's municipal body, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has meanwhile warned citizens to avoid the sea following the possibility of a high tide which is expected to hit the city later today.
- KS Hosalikar, Deputy Director General of Meteorology, India Met Department, Mumbai, tweeted, that the 4.90 metre tide expected to hit this afternoon will be the "highest high tide of the four monsoon months".
- He said that intense rainfall will continue in north Konkan areas including Mumbai, Thane and Palghar for next 4-6 hours.
Central Railway trains are running late- Due to rains, Central Railway trains are running late by 15 to 20 minutes
- Chief Public Relations Officer of Central Railway Sunil Udasi said trains on the line are running at a "cautious speed" as a precautionary measure.
Waterlogging visuals from Palghar Maharashtra- After heavy rainfall in Palghar district of Maharashtra, streets were waterlogged.
Landslide on Mumbai-Goa national highway- Mumbai-Goa national highway in Maharashtra closed for traffic following a landslide caused by rainfall.
- The landslide occurred in the wee hours of Saturday. The road-clearing operation is underway by the police and administration.
- The Indian Meteorological Department predicted "heavy to very heavy" rainfall at few places for the next few days in Konkan and other parts of south Maharashtra.
- Strong winds with speed reaching 40-50 kmph gusting to 60 kmph likely to prevail along and off Maharashtra coast, says the weather department
Water-logging in different areas of Mumbai- Due to overnight heavy rains in Mumbai, visuals show water-logging.
Mumbai records heavy rains- Many parts of Mumbai and its adjoining areas recorded heavy rains overnight.
- This led to traffic being affected in areas of Malad, Andheri and Dahisar Subway.
- The weather office has warned off heavy rains to continue in Mumbai with a "red alert".