Mumbai Trains Running Normally; Heavy Rains Expected in the Afternoon: Live Updates

Rain has stopped for now, and water has receded from the roads.

Train services restored to normalcy.
Rain continues across most of the city.
Heavy rain expected in the afternoon.

Schools, Colleges in Mumbai to Remain Closed Today



Maharashtra government on Friday announced that all schools and colleges will remain closed today.

Western Railway's suburban train services have resumed after water level reaches normal level.

Train services on Western Line between Andheri and Churchgate have been suspended again between due to high rise in water level.

Office-Goers Cycle to Work as Trains Halt Following Rains



With the incessant rains halting the city's lifeline local trains, many office-goers today bicycled to work, calling it the best alternative to reach their destinations in time.

Parking the bicycles was, however, a big trouble as the watchmen used to parking bulky four wheelers were to be convinced to allow the humble bicycle.

Heavy rainfall predicted for tomorrow, Schools advised to remains shut, says Mumbai civic body chief Ajoy Mehta.

People wade through a water logged road after heavy rains near Dadar.

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Mumbai rains: Train services on western line from Churchgate to Andheri resume

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Officials at the Mumbai airport say domestic flights will be on schedule after 4 pm. Some flights presently delayed by 15 to 20 minutes.

Central Railways' Public Relations Officer N Patil says:

Tracks have been restored. Long distance trains have begun moving.
Call on resumption of local train services to be taken after high tide.