Mumbai: Continuous heavy rainfall on Tuesday caused severe waterlogging across several areas of the city, disrupting both road and rail traffic. Local train services, the city’s lifeline, were heavily impacted, leaving many commuters stranded at railway stations for hours.

In a prompt response, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) stepped in to assist those affected. BMC officials distributed essential items such as drinking water, tea, biscuits, and snacks to stranded passengers at multiple railway stations, including major junctions.

Visuals from various locations showed civic workers handing out refreshments as trains came to a standstill due to flooding on the tracks. The gesture was widely appreciated on social media, with many users thanking the authorities for their timely support during a difficult commute.

In the video shared by the BMC, officials are seen distributing essential food items inside Mumbai local train coaches and at various railway stations. Authorities also assisted commuters stuck on roads, helping those facing difficulties in travelling due to the ongoing heavy rainfall.

As heavy rains continue to batter Mumbai for the fourth consecutive day, the city’s police force has stepped up to support citizens affected by widespread waterlogging. From clearing flooded roads to assisting with stranded vehicles, Mumbai Police remain committed to helping Mumbaikars navigate the chaos.

At Shirodkar Market in Parel, police officers were seen helping to move a vehicle stuck in deep water, making sure no resident was left stranded. Likewise, at Oberoi Junction, where traffic had slowed significantly due to water accumulation, Mumbai Police personnel, along with @mybmc staff, were present on-site to assist commuters and manage the situation.

A video shared on the official X handle of the Mumbai Police shows officers actively helping citizens during heavy rainfall. From pushing auto-rickshaws to guiding cars through flooded roads, the police are doing everything they can to ensure public safety and keep traffic moving smoothly.

In yet another display of courage and compassion during the monsoon, two youngsters in Thane risked their lives to rescue two people trapped inside a car submerged in floodwaters. The dramatic incident, caught on camera and widely shared on X, is a reminder of how Mumbaikars stand by each other in times of crisis.

The video shows a white car stuck in an underpass, tilted dangerously with its bonnet submerged while the rear end remained slightly above water. Inside the vehicle, two passengers, the driver and his companion, appeared helpless, unable to escape as the water levels rose around them.

As the situation grew critical, two local youths swam through the murky rainwater towards the car. Without hesitation, one of them climbed onto the vehicle, using his strength to push the elevated rear end down. This simple but daring act allowed both passengers to slide out of the car to safety. The second rescuer stayed close, ready to support and guide them through the water.

The video quickly went viral, earning admiration from citizens for the bravery and quick thinking of the rescuers.

Such incidents reflect a long-standing truth about the city and its people: in the face of adversity, Mumbaikars never hesitate to help strangers. Whether during devastating floods, train accidents or smaller day-to-day emergencies, stories of ordinary citizens turning into heroes have consistently emerged.

The Thane rescue is just one among countless examples of this unbreakable spirit. While the heavy rains continue to cause hardship, this act of courage has offered a powerful reminder that solidarity and humanity shine brightest in difficult times.

Mumbai: Mumbai’s suburban railway network, the city’s lifeline, was badly hit on Tuesday morning after overnight rains left several stretches of track waterlogged, throwing services off schedule and leaving thousands of commuters stranded.

Central Railway services were the worst affected, with trains running 30–40 minutes late during the morning rush hour. Harbour Line trains towards CSMT also faced delays. Local train services were partially suspended from Panvel as per commuters.

Local Trains Moving Through Waterlogged Tracks

Visuals from across the city painted a grim picture. At Dadar station, waterlogging on the tracks slowed train movement considerably, while on the Andheri–Jogeshwari stretch, tracks were submerged, disrupting operations.

At Thane and Kalwa, frustrated passengers, unable to wait for delayed trains, climbed down onto the railway lines and walked along the tracks in large numbers. At the Kalwa car shed, citizens gathered on the tracks attempting to board outgoing trains. Similar chaos unfolded at Ghatkopar and Dadar where water accumulation stalled services.

Officials later clarified that trains were running with minor delays, around 10 minutes on the Central Line and 5 minutes on the Harbour Line, but for commuters on the ground, the impact was far greater. Western Railway, meanwhile, said its services were running normally.

The breakdown of rail services had a cascading effect on road transport. Bus depots outside Thane and Dadar stations saw heavy crowds as stranded passengers looked for alternatives. With several arterial roads already clogged due to flooding, the city struggled under mounting pressure on all modes of transport.

The overnight downpour left several low-lying areas submerged, including Byculla, Gandhi Market in Sion, Dadar, Andheri and Vile Parle, where residents waded through knee-deep water. Visuals showed major junctions under water, further slowing down vehicular movement.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a nowcast warning at 10:15 am on Tuesday, forecasting intense spells of rain with gusty winds reaching 40–50 kmph, gusting to 60 kmph, over Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad and the ghats of Pune over the next three to four hours.

Mumbai Police Commissioner issued an advisory urging citizens to remain indoors unless travel was absolutely necessary. “Please take care, step out only if necessary, prevent going near the shore during high tide and don’t forget, you will find us around the corner for help, in case of any emergency,” he wrote on X, also appealing to offices to allow employees to work from home.