- Harbour Line services between Chunnabhatti and CSMT suspended due to waterlogging
- Central Railway services between CSMT and Thane also suspended until further notice
- Mumbai lakes crossed 92% capacity, Vihar became fourth lake to overflow this season
Mumbai's local train network, often described as the city's lifeline, was badly affected on Tuesday, Aug. 19, as heavy rainfall led to widespread disruption. Harbour Line bore the brunt, with services between Chunnabhatti (CLA) and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) suspended due to severe waterlogging. Central Railway Services were also badly affected due to the torrential rains; local train services between CSMT and Thane have been suspended until further notice.
In its latest update, the Mumbai Division of Central Railway informed that the train services on the harbour and central line between CSMT and Thane have been suspended until further notice.
Due to ongoing heavy showers, train services on Harbour line and Central line from CSMT to Thane have been suspended until further notice. Passengers are advised to plan travel accordingly. For any emergency assistance, please dial 9136967378.
August 19, 2025Earlier, DRM Mumbai CR posted on X (formerly Twitter), “Due to heavy rains in the Mumbai region and #Waterlogging, Mainline train services between CSMT and Thane station are suspended until further notice Shuttle service are running between Thane - Karjat, Khopoli and Kasara Station.”
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August 19, 2025
Due to heavy rains in the Mumbai region and #Waterlogging, Mainline train services between CSMT and Thane station are suspended until further notice Shuttle service are running between Thane - Karjat, Khopoli and Kasara Station.Harbour Train Update - Shuttle services are running between Mankhurd and Panvel.
Harbour Train Update - Shuttle services are running between Mankhurd and Panvel. https://t.co/wY6jOZ1gxZ
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Earlier, DRM Mumbai CR had posted on X (formerly Twitter), “Harbour Train Update: Due to heavy rains in Mumbai and #Waterlogging at Chunnabhatti station, train services on the Harbour Line between CLA and CSMT are suspended until further notice.”
AdvertisementHarbour Train Update
August 19, 2025
Due to heavy rains in Mumbai and #Waterlogging at Chunnabhatti station, train services on the Harbour Line between CLA and CSMT are suspended until further notice.Commuters on the Central Line also faced difficulties, with local trains running behind schedule.
DRM Mumbai CR stated in an earlier post, “Train Update: Train Services Update (Suburban / Harbour Line). Due to heavy rains in Mumbai, train services on both the Central Main Line and Harbour Line are running behind schedule time.”
Train Update:
Train Services Update (Suburban / Harbour Line) Due to heavy rains in Mumbai, train services on both the Central Main Line and Harbour Line are running behind schedule time@Central_Railway@YatriRailwaysAugust 19, 2025AdvertisementCommuters also reported bunching of trains along some stretches. The official X page of Mumbai Railway Users posted: “#CRTrainUpdates. There is bunching of local trains between Kurla and Vadala Road. Passengers, please note.”
#CRTrainUpdates
August 19, 2025
There is Bunching of Local Trains between Kurla and Vadala Road.
Passengers please note.While Central Railway services struggled, Western Railway's suburban services were running without any major delays as of 11:30 a.m.
WR's Monsoon Update @11.30 hrs on 19th August, 2025.#WRUpdates #MumbaiLocals #MumbaiRains #MonsoonUpdates pic.twitter.com/0tafE50Eh2
August 19, 2025According to PTI, visuals from Wadala showed heavy waterlogging, with the agency posting on X, “Maharashtra: Incessant rain has caused waterlogging in several parts of Mumbai, including railway tracks, affecting local train services. Visuals from Wadala.”
The visuals show vast stretches of railway tracks submerged under water, with local trains moving at a slow pace.
VIDEO | Maharashtra: Incessant rain has caused waterlogging in several parts of Mumbai, including railway tracks, affecting local train services.
August 19, 2025
Visuals from Wadala.
(Full video available on PTI Videos – https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/u4x0qTifkwSeveral low-lying areas reported waterlogging, while traffic snarls were reported across the city. Schools and colleges remained shut, while the Directorate of Higher Education declared a holiday for all senior colleges in the Konkan region, covering Palghar, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg districts.
Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) diverted bus services at several points due to flooded roads, according to officials cited by PTI.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Raigad on Aug. 19.
IMD's Weather Outlook for Mumbai
Aug. 19: Heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places with extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places “very likely.”
Aug. 20: Heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places.
Aug. 21: Heavy rainfall at isolated places.
Aug. 22: Moderate rainfall.
The city had already been battered on Monday, Aug. 18, when heavy rainfall submerged several roads, disrupted traffic and threw normal life out of gear.
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