Heavy rain lashes Mumbai, train services affected

Local passenger train services in Mumbai on Wednesday were affected due to heavy rains. Parts of Mumbai received heavy rainfall on Tuesday night leading to disruption in local train services and waterlogging in certain areas.Around 150 mm-200 mm of rainfall was received in western suburbs, according to the weather office, at a time when the country's financial capital is fighting coronavirus, triggering concerns of violation of government-mandated social distancing norms.Over the next 24 hours, the city is expected to receive more rain. Visuals from this morning showed commuters out on roads in knee-deep water, struggling to reach their workplaces. 

Central Railways services between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus(CSMT) and Thane railway station have been suspended. The harbour railway line between CSMT and Vashi has also been affected by the rainfallWestern Railways also said that they are suspending the local train services due to waterlogging. Train services between Churchgate and Andheri railway stations are suspended. Train services between Andheri and Virar railway stations remain operational.