Mumbai rains alert! Local trains delayed, cancelled due to waterlogging in many areas

Mumbai rains have affected the services of Local trains badly with many being delayed, miles-long jams formed and homes in low-lying areas were flooded since the monsoon gained full strength in Mumbai. The heavy and continuous rain affected many short and long-distance trains as they were delayed or cancelled. 

According to Skymet reports, During the last 24 hours, Mumbai has witnessed 93 mm of rains and today, in 3 hours, rains have been moderate at 12 mm. 

The report says that the heavy rains will still continue over the city of Mumbai for another 48 hours. These heavy showers continued during the morning hours is taking a toll on office goers with waterlogging in many areas. 

Several areas of Kurla, Matunga, Parel and Dadar are still under the water. Because of which many trains were cancelled and delayed for hours. Talking about the traffics on road BMC has diverted traffic in several areas.

It is been said that the Heavy rain is likely to continue for the next few hours over Mumbai. 

Deepak Ananth, a core member of The RoadTripsCo told Zee business online, " The rains bring along with it a certain worry about the conditions of the roads. Potholes open up and one needs to be even more careful while on the roads to avoid mishaps. Unless one enjoys getting wet, the rainy season is deterrent to visiting and seeing the great outdoors. While it becomes more beautiful, nature also hides behind the sheets of water for which you need to take that extra effort to enjoy the splendour."