IN PHOTOS: Wadala submerged under water after city witnesses relentless downpour

Updated On: 19 August, 2025 03:55 PM IST | Divya Nair

Heavy rainfall across the city has left Wadala waterlogged, disrupting local train services and commuter movement. On Tuesday, the IMD issued a red alert for the city as heavy showers brought widespread chaos, leading to traffic snarls and severe disruptions (PICS/ASHISH RAJE and SHADAB KHAN)

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Vehicles submerged in deep water as city reels under heavy rainfall. PIC/ASHISH RAJE

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A police personnel helps a stranded commuter outside the station. PIC/ASHISH RAJE

<p>In the 24-hour period ending at 8 am on Tuesday, the Island City, eastern and western suburbs recorded average rainfall of 186.43 mm, 208.78 mm and 238.19 mm, respectively. PIC/ASHISH RAJE</p>

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In the 24-hour period ending at 8 am on Tuesday, the Island City, eastern and western suburbs recorded average rainfall of 186.43 mm, 208.78 mm and 238.19 mm, respectively. PIC/ASHISH RAJE

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The tracks have come under water at Wadala station, delaying train operations. PIC/ASHISH RAJE

<p>For Tuesday, the IMD forecast "very heavy to extremely heavy" rainfall in Mumbai and suburbs, with occasional gusty winds reaching 45-55 kmph. PIC/ASHISH RAJE</p>

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For Tuesday, the IMD forecast "very heavy to extremely heavy" rainfall in Mumbai and suburbs, with occasional gusty winds reaching 45-55 kmph. PIC/ASHISH RAJE

<p>The civic body announced that government and semi-government offices would remain closed on Tuesday, while urging private establishments to allow employees to work from home and avoid unnecessary travel. PIC/ASHISH RAJE</p>

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The civic body announced that government and semi-government offices would remain closed on Tuesday, while urging private establishments to allow employees to work from home and avoid unnecessary travel. PIC/ASHISH RAJE

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The Mumbai Police appealed to residents to step out only when necessary and urged private firms to permit work from home. PIC/ASHISH RAJE

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BMC staff at Wadala station try to drain accumulated water. PIC/ASHISH RAJE

<p>Mumbai experienced heavy rainfall across several suburbs on Tuesday, with Santacruz and Vikhroli bearing the brunt. While Santacruz reported 151.4 mm of rainfall over a six-hour period from 08.30 am to 2.30 pm, Vikhroli received 141.5 mm of rain. PIC/SHADAB KHAN</p>

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Mumbai experienced heavy rainfall across several suburbs on Tuesday, with Santacruz and Vikhroli bearing the brunt. While Santacruz reported 151.4 mm of rainfall over a six-hour period from 08.30 am to 2.30 pm, Vikhroli received 141.5 mm of rain. PIC/SHADAB KHAN

<p>Several other parts of the suburbs witnessed intense downpours, while areas in South Mumbai, such as Colaba, recorded comparatively lighter showers at 29 mm. PIC/SHADAB KHAN</p>

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Several other parts of the suburbs witnessed intense downpours, while areas in South Mumbai, such as Colaba, recorded comparatively lighter showers at 29 mm. PIC/SHADAB KHAN

<p>With life disrupted in parts of Mumbai and Thane due to continuous downpour over the past three days, Deputy CM Ekanth Shinde inspected the Mithi River and the nearby areas in Bandra, as well as a landslide-prone zone at Vikhroli Parksite, where a landslide occurred in Varsha Nagar on Sunday. PIC/SHADAB KHAN</p>

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With life disrupted in parts of Mumbai and Thane due to continuous downpour over the past three days, Deputy CM Ekanth Shinde inspected the Mithi River and the nearby areas in Bandra, as well as a landslide-prone zone at Vikhroli Parksite, where a landslide occurred in Varsha Nagar on Sunday. PIC/SHADAB KHAN

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IMD has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall on Wednesday. PIC/SHADAB KHAN

<p>The heavy rainfall has led to a significant surge in the lake levels. According to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation data, the combined storage in the seven reservoirs that provide water to Mumbai now stands at 92.42 per cent of full capacity. PIC/SHADAB KHAN</p>

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The heavy rainfall has led to a significant surge in the lake levels. According to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation data, the combined storage in the seven reservoirs that provide water to Mumbai now stands at 92.42 per cent of full capacity. PIC/SHADAB KHAN

<p>Meanwhile, Western Railway reported delays, while Central Railway announced a complete suspension of suburban services between CSMT and Kurla. PIC/SHADAB KHAN</p>

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Meanwhile, Western Railway reported delays, while Central Railway announced a complete suspension of suburban services between CSMT and Kurla. PIC/SHADAB KHAN

<p>Road transport was equally affected, with 92 BEST bus routes disrupted across 34 roads due to waterlogging in several parts of the city. PIC/SHADAB KHAN</p>

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Road transport was equally affected, with 92 BEST bus routes disrupted across 34 roads due to waterlogging in several parts of the city. PIC/SHADAB KHAN

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