Mumbai: Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds and lightning lashed Mumbai and adjoining suburbs last Saturday. Meanwhile, waterlogging occurred on roads and train tracks at several places. This disrupted bus and train services. Let us tell you that the Meteorological Department has issued an Orange Alert in Mumbai for the next two days. Talking to reporters recently, a Central Railway spokesperson said that the suburban train service between Dadar and Kurla stations on the main line was suspended after the water level rose.
On the other hand, an official of Brihanmumbai Power Supply and Transport (BEST) said, "Many buses had to be diverted due to water logging at some places." At the same time, the Central Railway official said, "61 in the last one hour. It rained more than 21 millimeters, 4 at 1.32 p.m. The water level between Kurla and Sion is rising due to rising waves of 34 metres high and opening of the gates of mithi river."
In fact, there was waterlogging near Chunabhatti station which slowed down the service on the harbour line. The official said that the trains are running at a slow pace due to security reasons. Local train operations are normal on other sections of the main line including Thane-Vashi and other routes. Also tell you that the Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued an orange alert for Mumbai on Saturday. In fact, orange alert means that in view of the severe weather conditions, the administration should be prepared to deal with any challenge.
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