Local train services on the Harbour line were running 10 to 15 minutes behind schedule on Tuesday as heavy rainfall continued for the fourth consecutive day in Mumbai. This led to waterlogging on tracks and lowered visibility, which hampered operations on the suburban railway. According to the information, Harbour line services from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) to Andheri are working, while trains from CSMT to Panvel remain suspended until further orders.
Trains on the Western Line are also operational between Churchgate and Dahanu Road section, said Western Railway. "All lines over WR Mumbai Suburban section are operational and trains are running over Churchgate - Dahanu Road Section and Harbour lines with delay of 10-15 minutes," Western Railway wrote on X.
Commuters walking on flooded tracks after a local train halted between Kurla and Tilak Nagar railway stations due to widespread waterlogging.
Earlier in the day, due to heavy rainfall, Mumbai local train services between Virar and Vasai were suspended on Tuesday, August 19, until further notice, Western Railway said. Meanwhile, trains between Borivali and Churchgate are operational despite heavy downpours in Mumbai and the suburbs. However, services are running behind schedule due to maintaining precautionary speed as tracks were flooded with rain water and low visibility.
"Due to heavy rains, local train services between Virar and Vasai are not operational. Services will remain suspended until further information. Inconvenience is regretted," wrote Divisional Railway Manager, Mumbai Division of Western Railway in a X post.
Harbour Line Update
Train services on the Harbour line are also non-operational for passengers today as heavy rainfall has hampered visibility and waterlogging on tracks, making it risky for trains, as it can cause coach derailments. Services between Kurla and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) are suspended until further notice. "Passengers are requested to kindly note that services will remain suspended until further information. Inconvenience caused is deeply regretted," Central Railway further said in a tweet.
Visuals From Wadala: Water Logging Between Tracks
Central Line Update
Due to waterlogging between tracks at Chunnabhatti station on Central line trains services between Kurla Junction Railway Station (CLA) are suspended until further notice. "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," said Central Railway.
High Tide Alert in Mumbai
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday issued a high tide forecast and asked to avoid going near the seashore during high tide timings. Waves of as high as 3.75 metres likely today in the Arabian Sea.
Dramatic visuals from the Gateway of India have surfaced on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). They show high tides hitting the walls of the British-era monument on Tuesday. A road near it also flooded under the water as high waves threw water out of the river.
9:16 am - 3.75 metres
8:53 PM - 3.14 metres
Low tide in Mumbai today3:16 pm - 2.22 metres
3:11 AM (August 20) - 1.05 metres
High tide in Mumbai on August 20
9:16 am – 3.75 metres
8:53 pm – 3.14 metres
Rainfall Data From Past 24 hours: From 8:00 am on August 18, 2025, to 8 am on August 19, 2025
1. Chincholi Fire Station – 361 mm2. Kandivali Fire Station – 337 mm3. Dindoshi Colony Municipal School – 305 mm4. Magathane Bus Depot – 304 mm5. Versova Pumping Station – 240 mm
City:
1. SWD Workshop, Dadar – 300 mm2. B. Nadkarni Municipal School, Wadala – 282 mm3. Forsberry Road Reservoir, F/South Ward – 265 mm4. Pratiksha Nagar Municipal School, Sion – 252 mm5. Savitribai Phule Municipal School, Worli – 250 mm
Eastern Suburbs:
1. Chembur Fire Station – 297 mm2. Building Proposal Office, Vikhroli – 293 mm3. Passpoli Municipal School, Powai – 290 mm4. Veena Nagar Municipal School – 288 mm5. Tagore Nagar Municipal School – 287 mm
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for the city after heavy rainfall lashed the city for the past four days, making life difficult for Mumbaikars. The rainfall hampered road and rail traffic, forcing authorities to suspend services and close roads, subways, and bridges for precautionary measures.
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, said, "I started from the Mankad police station in Mumbai and observed issues even at the municipal commissioner’s office there were waterlogging and administrative lapses. Following that, I visited the Mitra Livery area, where levels peaked at 3.9 meters, then dropped to 3.7 and 3.4 meters. Around 350 people were relocated from there in phases..."