Heavy, incessant rain has paralysed Mumbai and left at least 19 dead in the city and its neighourhood. Since yesterday, Mumbai has received the heaviest rain in a decade. The weather office has warned of more rain in Mumbai, Palghar, Thane and Raigad in the next few hours.
Local trains in Mumbai, which were cancelled by the Western and Central Railways citing "nature's fury", have resumed services. Over a dozen people were killed as a wall crashed in Malad around 2 am; efforts to save a 12-year-old girl trapped under debris ended in tragedy as rescue team pulled out her body after a 14-hour operation.
Pictures from Nalasopara showed the railway station waterlogged. Flights have been diverted as the main runway of the Mumbai airport was blocked by a stranded plane. The runway is likely to functional by Thursday, officials said.
The Meteorological Department warned of "extremely heavy" rainfall in adjoining areas of Thane and Palghar on July 2, 4 and 5. Private weather agency Skymet said Mumbai is at "serious risk of flooding" between July 3 and 5. "Close to 200 mm or more rain per day is likely during this period, which could hamper normal life," it said.
Here are the Highlights on the Mumbai rains:
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) report on general and social sector has also observed that drains in Mumbai are adequate only to handle 25 mm rainfall per hour and that there are numerous obstructions in the larger drains due to siphons and other utility services. It also stated that floodgates have been provided in only three of the 45 outfalls in the drains.
#WATCH Mumbai: Fire brigade team rescued a 54-year-old woman suffering from Asthama, from the waterlogged Air India Colony. #Maharashtra pic.twitter.com/gpxGOx2qId
- ANI (@ANI) July 2, 2019
Disheartening to hear the news of lives lost due to Malad Wall Colapse. My thoughts and prayers go out to the loved ones of the deceased. #MumbaiRains
- Urmila Matondkar (@OfficialUrmila) July 2, 2019
Mumbai! Stay dry, stay safe. Follow the official advisories and take care. #MumbaiRain
- Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) July 2, 2019
The true spirit of Mumbaikars lies in being strong and being there for each other! Please help all those you can, please stay safe and follow all precautions! We are in this together🙏 Thank you to all our men in uniform who are being saviours today! #MumbaiRains
- Vivek Anand Oberoi (@vivekoberoi) July 2, 2019
Dear Mumbai stay safe #rains #mumbai
- Huma Qureshi (@humasqureshi) July 2, 2019
"A total of 203 flights were cancelled at the Mumbai airport due to inclement weather and non-availability of the main runway for operations," an airport official said.
Mumbai: The area outside Sion Police station flooded due to #MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/rkdUz3Qhsg
- ANI (@ANI) July 2, 2019
A 45-year-old watchman died after the compound wall of a housing society collapsed on him following heavy rains in suburban Mulund. The watchman, identified as Gambhir Kari Singh, was rushed to hospital where he was declared dead before admission, a police official said.
Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued an 'Air Safety Circular' for airlines in wake of the monsoon season. pic.twitter.com/mh8hxKzebK
- ANI (@ANI) July 2, 2019
"Drunk with arrogance of power, an incompetent & corrupt Shiv Sena-BJP alliance leaves Mumbai to lurch in this flood season, year after year for 25 years! 18 people died in Mumbai and crumbling infra is for everyone to see! Will SS-BJP own responsibility for this mess, ever (sic)," said Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala
READ HERE: Rains in Mumbai: Mumbai Records Heaviest Rain In 24 Hours Since 2005 Deluge, 19 DeadEighteen people were killed as heavy rain pounded Mumbai and its surrounding areas overnight, flooding the airport and paralysing local trains, the lifeline of India's commercial capital. The city received the heaviest rain over a 24-hour period in a decade. The weather office has sounded a red alert for Mumbai today, warning of more rain. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was seen monitoring the situation from the Mumbai civic body's control room.
Maharashtra: Passengers stranded at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai as 54 flights have been diverted and 52 cancelled. #MumbaiRain pic.twitter.com/VhNhCW1dZF
- ANI (@ANI) July 2, 2019
Maharashtra: Passengers stranded at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai as 54 flights have been diverted and 52 cancelled. #MumbaiRain pic.twitter.com/VhNhCW1dZF
- ANI (@ANI) July 2, 2019
Maharashtra: Passengers stranded at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai as 54 flights have been diverted and 52 cancelled. #MumbaiRain pic.twitter.com/VhNhCW1dZF
- ANI (@ANI) July 2, 2019
Drunk with arrogance of power, an incompetent & corrupt Shiv Sena-BJP alliance leaves Mumbai to lurch in this flood season, year after year for 25 years!
- Randeep Singh Surjewala (@rssurjewala) July 2, 2019
18 people died in Mumbai and crumbling infra is for everyone to see!
Will SS-BJP own responsibility for this mess, ever?
#TEAMNDRFINDIA prepares 4 developing situation of heavy rains & waterlogging esp in Mumbai. As IMD prediction is more rains next few days #NDRF appeals 2 citizens to take due precautions.#NDRFCOMMITTED2HELP with 7 teams & more on way. @NDRFHQ @CMOMaharashtra @PMOIndia @HMOIndia pic.twitter.com/SC4F7zBeEz
- ѕαtчα n prαdhαn, dírєctσr gєnєrαl,ndrf (@satyaprad1) July 2, 2019
WR's hard work in planning & execution of monsoon works at Nallasopara as per directives of MR Sh Piyush Goyal & under prsnl supervision of GM/WR finally paid off. In spite of decade's heaviest rainfall in 3 days(1000 mm +),WR has been able to keep wheels of #Mumbailocal moving pic.twitter.com/f0IevALpne
- Western Railway (@WesternRly) July 2, 2019
3 wall collapse incidents in Mumbai & Pune due to heavy rains in the area. #TEAMNDRFINDIA pained at the unfortunate loss of precious lives. Takes part with other agencies in the rescue/relief efforts & saving innocent lives.#COMMITTED2HELP @NDRFHQ @HMOIndia @PMOIndia @ndmaindia pic.twitter.com/0Ahi66VuD2
- ѕαtчα n prαdhαn, dírєctσr gєnєrαl,ndrf (@satyaprad1) July 2, 2019
These are corrected help desk numbers for Passenger enquiry due to heavy rainfall. @WesternRly pic.twitter.com/gIJTR0Habg
- DRM WR MumbaiCentral (@drmbct) July 2, 2019
Alert:
- Central Railway (@Central_Railway) July 2, 2019
Following trains of 1.7.2019 departing CSMT/LTT
12137 Mumbai-Firozpur Punjab Mail at 1235 hrs today
12322 Mumbai-Howrah Mail via Chheoki at 1255 hrs today
12141 LTT-Rajendranagar Express at 1300 hrs today.@drmmumbaicr @BhusavalDivn @mumbairailusers @m_indicator @mybmc
Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) Spox: A 150 m length of ramp is being prepared to push an aircraft out of the grassy area. Air India's disabled aircraft recovery kit has been mobilised.
- ANI (@ANI) July 2, 2019
SpiceJet SG 6237 overshot runway at Mumbai Airport today. All passengers were safe pic.twitter.com/M9fvLATacU
CM @Dev_Fadnavis reviewed all issues like railway traffic, road traffic movement, areas where more focus & assistance is required, with BMC & @MumbaiPolice officials in BMC Disaster Management control room. pic.twitter.com/eFaCMYgagr
- CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) July 2, 2019
#WATCH Maharashtra: Andheri Subway in Mumbai is closed due to flooding in the area. #MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/9J4hNyzQTn
- ANI (@ANI) July 2, 2019
CM @Dev_Fadnavis visits Shatabdi Hospital to meet persons injured due to Malad Wall Collapse incident in Mumbai.
- CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) July 2, 2019
Minister Yogesh Sagar was present. #Malad #MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/7TH8HU82Wy
Passengers may please note that following Trains have been short terminated & reversed from stations other than the destination due to water logging at Nallasopara following very heavy rains. Inconvenience is deeply regretted. #WRUpdates pic.twitter.com/vYK05TwIsx
- Western Railway (@WesternRly) July 2, 2019
A 10-year-old girl is trapped under debris after a compound wall collapsed on a house in Mumbai's Malad East after heavy overnight rainfall. The young girl has been identified as Sanchita Jadhav and has been able to communicate with officials working to rescue her. She asked them for water to drink. Rescue officials have said they are unable to lift the section of the collapsed wall for fear of pieces of broken concrete breaking off and injuring the trapped girl. They have also been unable to move a crane into position because of muddy ground conditions. Instead, rescue officials are looking to cut through a small section of the debris and clear a path for the girl to escape.
#Clarification #Mumbai Airport is not closed. As there is a skidding of a flight at main runway, the main runway is closed for operation.
- MAHARASHTRA DGIPR (@MahaDGIPR) July 2, 2019
Alternate Runway is in operation & some flights r diverted to Goa. Because of this some flights r rescheduled.#MumbaiRainsLive #MumbaiRain pic.twitter.com/hIEFc2UpWI
#IndianNavy deploys various teams to provide relief to rain hit and stranded Mumbaikars in Kurla area @Dev_Fadnavis @CMOMaharashtra @PIBMumbai @DDNewsHindi @SpokespersonMoD @rajnathsingh @DefenceMinIndia @airnewsalerts @nitin_gadkari @RanveerOfficial @meghnagulzar pic.twitter.com/hkIGFZNJI0
- SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) July 2, 2019
BSE CEO Ashish Kumar Chouhan to ANI: No holiday in Bombay Stock Exchange, BSE will function normally today. https://t.co/15sv97Tuve
- ANI (@ANI) July 2, 2019
#MumbaiRains: Railway tracks submerge at Sion railway station, after heavy rains in the area. pic.twitter.com/BxqWp30ENU
- ANI (@ANI) July 2, 2019
Water logging at Vakola Junction, Postal colony, Near Chunabhatti Railway station, Vakola road #MumbaiRainsLiveUpdates #MumbaiRainsLive #MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/L5ShpwVxfP
- माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) July 2, 2019
Water pumped out at Netaji Palkar Chowk, Andheri, S V Road Andheri Subway & Sakinaka #MumbaiRains #MumbaiRainsLiveUpdates #MumbaiRainUpdates #MCGMUpdates pic.twitter.com/dnfXNNtPN8
- माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) July 2, 2019
1000 people were evacuated from Kranti Nagar, Kurla, to prevent any untoward incidents due to an overflowing Mithi river #MumbaiRains #MumbaiRainsLiveUpdates #MumbaiRainsLive
- माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) July 2, 2019
Water has been successfully pumped out at Hindmata & Andheri Subway #MCGMUpdates #MumbaiRains #MumbaiRainsLive #MumbaiRainsLiveUpdates pic.twitter.com/2VxgT4GT9U
- माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) July 2, 2019
Pained to know about the loss of lives in Malad Wall Collapse incidence. My thoughts are with families who lost loved ones & prayers for speedy recovery of injured.
- Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) July 2, 2019
₹5 lakh will be given to the kin of deceased.#MumbaiRains
Last year the maximum rainfall at Nallasopara in 72 hrs was about 550 mm while this year the rainfall has crossed 1000 mm in last 72-75 hrs. Water level is above 200 mm above rail level. However, in spite of Nature's fury, WR is making all efforts to keep the trains running. pic.twitter.com/4fkPqrDaXh
- Western Railway (@WesternRly) July 2, 2019
Due to very heavy rainfall, Central Railway Mumbai Suburban Services will run in following sections only till further notice:
- Central Railway (@Central_Railway) July 2, 2019
Csmt andheri goregaon harbour line
Vashi panvel harbour line
Thane vashi Panvel transharbour
4th corridor to Kharkopar
Thane kasara
Thane karjat/khopoli
In an extremely unfortunate incident, 13 people died in the retaining wall collapse of few hutments built on a hill slope in Kurar Village . Fire Brigade & NDRF had rushed to the spot 1/2
- माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) July 2, 2019
Due to water logging at Nallasopara, following trains are short terminated .
- Western Railway (@WesternRly) 2 July 2019
1)12922-Ahmedabad-Mumbai Central of 2-7-2019 will be Short terminated at Valsad.
2) 12934 Ahmedabad-Mumbai Central of 2-7-2019 will be short terminated at Valsad. #WRUpdates @drmbct @drmadiwr
The Government of Maharashtra has declared a public holiday in Mumbai today, for safety of Mumbai city & its citizens, in wake of the very heavy rainfall forecast by IMD #MumbaiRainsLiveUpdates #MumbaiRains #MumbaiRainsLive #MCGMUpdates
- माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) 1 July 2019
Movement of Regulated 16 main line trains have been started from various stations following decrease in water level on tracks around 04.30 hrs at Nallasopara & Palghar in Mumbai Division . #WRUpdates @drmbct @RailMinIndia @PiyushGoyalOffc
- Western Railway (@WesternRly) 1 July 2019
The following Trains are short terminated due to water logging on tracks at Nallasopara following very heavy rains.
- Western Railway (@WesternRly) 1 July 2019
1)59038- Surat-Virar of 02/07/2019 is short terminated at Dahanu Road.
2)59440- Ahmedabad-Mumbai Central of 01/07/2019 is short terminated at Vapi. @drmbct
Due to heavy water logging on tracks at Nallasopara following very heavy rains during the night, the following main line trains of 2nd July, 2019 are cancelled. #WRUpdates pic.twitter.com/XB1JXbVHdB
- Western Railway (@WesternRly) 1 July 2019
Train No. 12935 Bandra T-Surat Intercity Express of 02/07/19 is cancelled due to heavy rains & consequent water logging at Palghar. #WRUpdates @drmbct @RailMinIndia
- Western Railway (@WesternRly) 1 July 2019
Due to heavy rains & water logging on tracks in Palghar, On 02/7/19, 19023 Janta Exp is reschduled at 8.25 hrs ex Mumbai Central.19015 Saurashtra Exp rescheduled at 9.20 hrs ex Mumbai Central . 11104 Bandra T-Jhansi Exp reschduled at 08.00 hrs ex Bandra T. @drmbct @RailMinIndia
- Western Railway (@WesternRly) 1 July 2019
@rpfcr distributing snacks and water to stranded passengers at Ghatkopar and in trains pic.twitter.com/pYleAkmkXD
- Central Railway (@Central_Railway) 1 July 2019
#WRUpdates, incessant heavy rains in Mumbai area. Suburban services will run between Churchgate-Virar. @drmbct @RailMinIndia @PiyushGoyalOffc
- Western Railway (@WesternRly) 1 July 2019
2. Due to heavy water logging on tracks at Nallasopara, Virar & Palghar, train nos 12904, 22904, 22928,12962, 12902, 19208, 19218, 22944,12928, 12264, 19424, 12450,19020, 59442, 12298 & 12268 have been regulated (stopped) at various stations. pic.twitter.com/cF9ypVsI43
- Western Railway (@WesternRly) 1 July 2019
Terrible water logging in Pant nagar Ghatkopar East. #MumbaiRains #MumbaiRainsLive #Mumbai pic.twitter.com/RghJj19fkt
- atul wagare (@atulWagare) 1 July 2019
1. 16 UP & DN main line trains have been regulated at various stations in Mumbai Divisions due to heavy rain in Virar, Nallasopara, Palghar Stations. Water level is reaching above 150 mm on rail level. #WRUpdates pic.twitter.com/sB9jvKl3mM
- Western Railway (@WesternRly) 1 July 2019
#Maharashtra: Water logging at LBS Road in Mumbai following heavy rainfall in the city. #MumbaiRain pic.twitter.com/EFqAiPNJDK
- ANI (@ANI) July 1, 2019
GM CR & WR along with other senior officials is personally monitoring situation from Central Control Room pic.twitter.com/9zNyJiizyY
- Central Railway (@Central_Railway) 1 July 2019
4 suburban down trains have been cleared with cautious speed towards nearest station for safe passage of commuters
- Central Railway (@Central_Railway) 1 July 2019
IndiGo 6E 5321 Coimbatore-Mumbai flight has been diverted to Ahmedabad. #MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/pseLqQ6YYQ
- ANI (@ANI) July 1, 2019
No electricity power since 2.5 hours in Borivali West Eksar Road .@Adani_Elec_Mum @AdaniOnline #electricity #MumbaiRainlive #sendpower #MumbaiRains
- Krishna (@khdhebar0510) 1 July 2019
As my colleague Saurabh Gupta (@MickyGupta84 ) heads to the #Mumbai airport post midnight , to report - approach roads all flooded. Mumbai stay safe. pic.twitter.com/hNL492QpfO
- Sneha Koshy (@SnehaMKoshy) 1 July 2019
Here's what the Western Express Highway looks like right now! @ndtv reporting live tonight #MumbaiRainlive #MumbaiRain #MumbaiAiport @ndtv @ndtvvideos @ndtvindia @ndtvvideos pic.twitter.com/6ThRxzxJMu
- Saurabh Gupta(Micky) (@MickyGupta84) 1 July 2019
Passengers of three suburban trains have been evacuated by RPF staff...
- Central Railway (@Central_Railway) 1 July 2019
Others are being evacuated
This Drive was crazy, Feels like Sitting on a boat , Heavy Down pour in Mumbai , Be Safe Be at home . #mumbairains #mumbainews #mumbailive #crazydriver #harishmoyal @mtptraffic @mumbaitraffic @mtptraffic pic.twitter.com/G3FvGdzJIR
- HARISH MOYAL (@harishmoyal) 1 July 2019
Maharashtra School Education Minister Ashish Shelar: Would like to announce and confirm that 2nd July 2019 has been declared as holiday, for all schools (public & private) in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai,Thane and Kokan areas. #MumbaiRains (File pic) pic.twitter.com/gdFwpuSJpZ
- ANI (@ANI) 1 July 2019
Okay this is not looking good at all. #MumbaiRainsLive #MumbaiRains #mumbairains A shoutout to all the municipal workers, railway staff, BEST officials who are keeping the city going amidst this downpour. The heavens have opened up! #Monsoon #Mumbai #MaximumCityMaximumRain pic.twitter.com/CJghM6Koyv
- Saurabh Gupta(Micky) (@MickyGupta84) 1 July 2019
Heavy waterlogging outside R-city mall, Ghatkopar. Water flowing downhill with extreme force. @RidlrMUM @MumbaiPolice @RamzPuj #MumbaiRainsLive #MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/1JbOhJqMVd
- Harshil Mehta (@hashtagharshil) 1 July 2019
#WATCH: Water-logging at Bhandup West area of Mumbai following heavy rainfall in the city. #Maharashtra pic.twitter.com/RdzA7eqXQG
- ANI (@ANI) July 1, 2019
Palghar: Water logging at Nalasopara Railway Station following heavy in the region. #Maharashtra pic.twitter.com/sISXJbXG3D
- ANI (@ANI) July 1, 2019
It's nature's fury... Moving trains in such rains in Kurla Thane section is safety hazard at this point of time... Suburban Train movement has been suspended till further advice.
- Central Railway (@Central_Railway) 1 July 2019
Inconvenience is deeply regretted.
