Mumbai hit by heavy rains; public transport services disrupted
The Hindu
Heavy rain in Mumbai causes waterlogging, delays in public transport, and potential flooding in low-lying areas.
Heavy downpours since early morning hit railway and bus services in Mumbai on July 19, causing inconvenience to lakhs of office-goers.
Incessant rain with intermittent heavy spells led to waterlogging on some roads and railway tracks, slowing down the public transport services.
The suburban trains, considered Mumbai's lifeline, are running at least 15 to 20 minutes late, said commuters.
A railway official said water has accumulated on tracks at Chunabhatti on the Harbour line due to heavy showers coupled with high tide.
High tide and heavy rains can potentially cause flooding in low-lying areas as water doesn’t flow into the sea during that time.
The movement of trains has slowed down a bit, he said.
Services on the Main line of the Central Railway were delayed due to a technical glitch in a train engine, officials said.
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