Mumbai rains live: People rescued from Mahalaxmi Express leave for CST station

Passengers rescued from Mahalaxmi Express in Badlapur leave for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) via a special 19-coach train, provided by Indian Railways for smooth movement of rescued people, news agency ANI reported.

Badlapur: Rescued passengers from #MahalaxmiExpress leave for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) via a special train. #Maharashtra pic.twitter.com/3pJAUzgxwm

— ANI (@ANI) July 27, 2019

An IAF Mi-17 helicopter responded swiftly and rescued a group of nine people stranded in a building at Mumbai's Kalyan. After being rescued, they were safely dropped to the Mumbai airport.
 

#WATCH Maharashtra: IAF Mi-17 helicopter rescued 9 people, stranded atop a building in Kalyan, today. They were rescued and dropped at Mumbai airport. (Video Source: Indian Air Force) pic.twitter.com/8eKMLhHVWs

— ANI (@ANI) July 27, 2019

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis congratulated the NDRF team, Indian Army, Navy, Air Rorce, Police, Indian Railways, and local administration for successfully evacuating all 700 passengers stranded on Mahalaxmi Express near Mumbai.

Happy to inform that all the passengers stranded in #MahalaxmiExpress have been evacuated safely.
Congratulations & Thank you to @NDRFHQ , Army, @indiannavy , Airforce, Police, Indian Railways, Local administration and entire team for this coordinated & great efforts! pic.twitter.com/31oN5c9aFa

— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) July 27, 2019

All stranded 700 passengers have been evacuated safely. Rescue operations for stranded passengers of Mahalaxmi Express have been called off by all agencies, news agency ANI reported.

#UPDATE: Rescue operation for stranded passengers of #MahalaxmiExpress has been called off by all agencies. https://t.co/WFfXQZmJRe

— ANI (@ANI) July 27, 2019

All 700 passengers stranded on Mahalaxmi Express have been successfully rescued, says Home Minister Amit Shah.

Due to heavy rainfall and water logging on Mumbai Division of Central Railway, following trains are short terminated / diverted / cancelled:

*Short Termination of Trains*
1. Train No. 17032 Hyderabad – CSMT Mumbai Express JCO 26.7.2019 short terminated at Pune and will run as Train No. 17031 CSMT Mumbai – Hyderabad Express Ex Pune to Hyderabad JCO 27.7.2019. 
2. Train No. 11042 MGR Chennai Central – Mumbai Express JCO 26.7.2019 short terminated at Pune and will run as Train No. 11041 Ex Pune to MGR Chennai Central JCO 27.7.2019.
3. Train No. 51154 Bhusaval – CSMT Mumbai passenger JCO 27.7.2019 short terminated at Nasik Road.

*Diversion of Trains*
1. Train No. 12494 Hazarat Nizamuddin – Pune Darshan Express JCO 26.7.2019 diverted via - Surat – Jalgaon - Daund.
2. Train No. 17203 Bhavnagar Terminus – Kakinada Express JCO 27.7.2019 diverted via - Surat – Jalgaon – Daund – Solapur
3. Train NO. 16507 Jodhpur – KSR Bengaluru Express JCO 27.7.2019 diverted via – Vasai Road – Panvel – Roah – Madgaon  - Hubballi.
4. Train No. 11087 Veraval – Pune Express JCO 27.7.2019 diverted via-Surat – Jalgaon – Manmad – Daund.
5. Train No. 16381 CSMT Mumbai – Kanniyakumari Express JCO 27.7.2019 diverted via-Panvel-Roha-Madgaon-Manglore Jn. 
6. Train No. 19420 Ahmedabad – MGR Chennai Central Express JCO 27.7.2019 diverted via-Surat-Jalgaon-Bhusaval-Ballarshah.
7. Train No. 19316 Indore – Lingampalli Hamsafar Express JCO 27.7.2019 diverted via-Surat-Jalgaon-Manmad- Aurangabad-Vikarabad
8. Train No. 16209 Ajmer Jn. – Mysuru Jn. Express JCO 26.7.2019 diverted via Igatpuri – Manmad – Daund-Pune- Miraj.
9. Train No. 11005 Dadar – Puduchcheri Express JCO 26.7.2019 diverted via – Igatpuri-Manmad-Daund-Pune- Miraj.     

*Cancellation of Trains*
1. Train No. 11009 CSMT Mumbai – Pune Sinhagad Express JCO 27.7.2019
2. Train No. 17411 CSMT Mumbai – Kolhapur Mahalakshmi Express JCO 26.7.2019 (since train stuck in between Badlapur and Vangani) 

READ: Pregnant woman goes into labour on board Mahalaxmi Express

Highway traffic control appeals citizen to avoid travelling on Mumbai Pune Expressway if possible as there is low visibility due to intense rains and already a large number of motorists on the route.

Train update:

17032 Hyderabad-Mumbai Express JCO 26.07.2019 is short terminated at Pune and will run as 17031 Mumbai-Hyderabad Express JCO 27.7.2019 from Pune.

Watch: Incredible footage shows NDRF, Indian Navy rescuing stranded passengers from Mahalaxmi Express
 

"500 plus people rescued by NDRF so far including 9 pregnant women.  Ambulances with 37doctors with gynaecologist deployed for emergency. Necessary arrangements like food,etc made at Sahyadri Mangal Karayalay. 14 buses, 3 tempos arranged for further movement," said the Maharashtra Chief Minister's Office.

"Maharashtra CM @Dev_Fadnavis appeals the citizens stranded in #MahalaxmiExpress to not worry and has ensured that all measures and rescue operations are taken care of roping in all expert teams from NDRF, Army, Navy, Local administration, Police, Railway Ministry," it added.

Maharashtra CM @Dev_Fadnavis appeals the citizens stranded in #MahalaxmiExpress to not worry & has ensured that all measures & rescue operations are taken care of roping in all expert teams from NDRF, Army, Navy, Local administration, Police, Railway Ministry.#MahalaxmiExpress

— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) July 27, 2019

IAF Mi 17 Helicopter with Army Commanding Officer of 25 AD Kalina onboard doing Arial recce and providing assistance to stranded passengers

@IAF_MCC Mi 17 Helicopter with Commanding Officer of @adgpi 25 AD Kalina onboard doing Arial recce and providing assistance to stranded passengers pic.twitter.com/oMSDK0RT0v

— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) July 27, 2019

@NDRFHQ and #IndianNavy teams at the spot helping the stranded passengers pic.twitter.com/WsQSwxKshX

— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) July 27, 2019

Two columns of @adgpi along with 130 trained Staff,food packages,Water & Rescue material are moved. Another two columns are being moved. Commanding Officer 25 AD Kalina has moved with @IAF_MCC for arial survey.

— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) July 27, 2019

"Following the incessant rains over the last 24 hours in Mumbai and adjoining areas, Eight Flood rescue teams from #IndianNavy incl three Diving teams have been mobilised with rescue material, Inflatable boats and life jackets. A Seaking Helicopter has also been launched with Divers equipped with Auto inflatable craft for deployment in the area as advance assessment party. HQWNC (Headquarters Western Naval Command) is keeping a close watch on the situation & is in constant touch with State Admin to respond & provide assistance as reqd," tweeted Spokesperson of the Indian Navy.

Following the incessant rains over the last 24 hours in Mumbai & adjoining areas, Eight Flood rescue teams from #IndianNavy incl three Diving teams have been mobilised with rescue material, Inflatable boats and life jackets 1/2 @CMOMaharashtra @Dev_Fadnavis @NDRFHQ @ndmaindia pic.twitter.com/PFpVnmTMnl

— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) July 27, 2019

A Seaking Helicopter has also been launched with Divers equipped with Auto inflatable craft for deployment in the area as advance assessment party. HQWNC is keeping a close watch on the situation & is in constant touch with State Admin to respond & provide assistance as reqd.2/2 pic.twitter.com/z0WDJgiVV0

— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) July 27, 2019

CM Devendra Fadnavis instructed the Chief Secretary to personally monitor rescue operations at Wangi where people are stranded in Mahalaxmi Express. four teams of NDRF reached and they are evacuating passengers with the help of eight boats. 

According to Senior PRO AK Jain, "the rescued passengers, if willing to, will be brought at Badalapur station and then will be accommodated in special train for their destination."

The BMC mobalised one NDRF team and fire brigade. Two flood rescue team started the evacuation of stranded passengers.

Mahalaxmi Express Update: Over 500 passengers rescued, as per NDRF. They are being taken to a open space about 1.5 Kms from incident site, near highway. Food, water and medical facilities have been arranged there.
Two columns of Army along with 130 trained staff carrying food packages, water and rescue material have been moved. Two more columns are being moved. 13 Company Kalina has moved with Airforce for aerial survey.

Mahalaxmi Express Update: A total of 117 women and children rescued so far. After this, senior citizens will be rescued. Men will be rescued at the end.

"We are taking steps to control flood situations at Thane District. Administration is on the spot," says Maharashtra Minister Eknath Shinde.

Read: Several trains cancelled and short terminated, locals running late

Nine passengers on board Mahalaxmi Express rescued, hundreds still stranded. Read more here.

Western Naval Command deploys Teams to render Assistance in Flood affected Areas"

"Following the incessant rains over the last 24 hours in Mumbai and adjoining areas, a request was received from Central Railways early morning today, 27 Jul 19, for evacuation of passengers from Mahalaxmi Exp stranded near Badlapur due to waters on tracks from Ulhas River. Eight flood rescue teams from the Navy including three Diving team have been mobilised with rescue material, Inflatable boats and life jackets. Meanwhile a Seaking Helicopter has also been scrambled with Divers equipped with Auto inflatable craft for deployment in the area as advance assessment party. Western Naval Command is keeping a close watch on the situation and is in constant touch with State Administration to respond as required and provide necessary assistance in flood affected areas." it said in a statement.

Trains cancelled:
1. Train No. 17416 Kolhapur-Tirupati Express commencing journey on 27.07.2019 is cancelled since T.no.17411 running late due to heavy rainfall and water logging between Vangani and Badlapur, and land sliding in ghat section over Central Railway.
2. Train No. 17415, Tirupati-Kolhapur Express commencing journey on 28.07.2019 will remain cancelled for want of rake.

Maharashtra government seeks IAF, NDRF, Navy and Military's help to rescue passengers in Mahalaxmi Express
"Near about 700 people are stranded in 17412 - Mahalakshmi Express near Vangani Village, Badlapur, Tal. Jawhar, Dist. Thane. I request you to do the necessary rescue operation including Air lift of Passengers of the location 19.1272060, 73.2621760. Contact Person Shri. Rajmh Narvekar, DM Thane (8108533334)," wrote Abhay Yawalkar. Director, Disaster Management Unit. 

READ: Mumbai-Kolhapur Mahalaxmi Express held up due to rains; IAF, Navy deployed to rescue 2000 stranded passengers

Mahalaxmi Express Update: A team of railway officials, RPF and medicos headed by Additional Divisional Railway Manager NP Singh is available at Badlapur station. His phone number is 8828119001.

"A relief train for movement of passenger is also available at Badlapur. Medical assistance and refreshment has been arranged. Further arrangement for movement of passenger upto Kolhapur being ensured", informed authorities. 

 Authorities also kept assuring the stranded personnel onboard.

RPF and City Police in stranded Mahalaxmi Express assuring the passengers.#MumbaiRainsLiveUpdates @drmmumbaicr pic.twitter.com/o9pMQPnox9

— Central Railway (@Central_Railway) July 27, 2019

RPF and City Police in stranded Mahalaxmi Express assuring the passengers in coach#MumbaiRainsLiveUpdates @drmmumbaicr pic.twitter.com/lXAJV09APl

— Central Railway (@Central_Railway) July 27, 2019

Mahalaxmi Express Update: Three boats have reached the site where the train is struck. "Chief Secretary personally looking into it," said Brijesh Singh, Inspector General, Directorate General of Information and Public Relations

A team of NDRF personnel along with teams of Indian Navy navy are on the move to rescue of passengers stranded in Mahalakshmi express in Wangni area. 

An IAF chopper has been pressed into action to support rescue efforts. 

Eight NDRF boats - six inflated and two more currently being inflated - with rescue personnel on it are just a few hundred metres away from site and will shortly reach the passengers.

Trains Update: 11301 Mumbai-KSR Bengaluru Udyan Express JCO 27.7.2019 will leave from Solapur (instead of Daund as earlier announced).

Due to heavy rainfall, compounded with overflowing Ulhas river resulting in water logging at Vangani, 17416 Kolhapur-Tirupati Express JCO 27.7.2019 is cancelled as pairing rake running late. Similarly, 17415 Tirupati-Kolhapur Express JCO 28.7.2019 is cancelled for want of rake

Suburban services in all sections were running normally except Kalyan-Karjat/Khopoli due to heavy rainfall leading to overflowing of Ulhas river between Ambarnath-Badlapur-Vangani.

Suburban services update: 08.00 hrs
Services are running in all sections except Kalyan-Karjat/Khopoli due to heavy rainfall leading to overflowing of Ulhas river between Ambarnath-Badlapur-Vangani.@RidlrMUM @m_indicator @mumbairailusers @mybmc @drmmumbaicr

— Central Railway (@Central_Railway) July 27, 2019

Our request to passengers of Mahalaxmi Express, please don't get down from train. Train is the safe place. Staff, RPF and City Police is in train to look after your well being. Please wait for advice from NDRF and other disaster management authorities

— Central Railway (@Central_Railway) July 27, 2019

Water level receding in Mumbai. Rains have stopped in Mumbai over the last two hours. However, the situation on the outskirts of Mumbai continues to be bad.

RPF and City police have reached the site where Mahalaxmi Express is held up. They are distributing biscuits and water to the stranded passengers. NDRF team will be reaching the site shortly to evacuate the passengers.

Central railway to passengers stranded in Mahalaxmi Express:
"Our request to passengers of Mahalaxmi Express, please don't get down from train. Train is the safe place. Staff, RPF and City Police is in train to look after your well being. Please wait for advice from NDRF and other disaster management authorities." 

Five battalions of NDRF team has deployed.

1. Two teams left for Railway Recruitment Control Board, Mumbai

2. One team left for for Badlapur to rescue passenger stuck in Mahalaxmi Express.

3. One team left for Tamba and Raite villages in Kalyan to rescue trapped villagers.

4. One team left from Sudumbare Unit headquarters for search operations following the drowning incident in Indrayani river at Indori, Maval.

5. NDRF's Famex team has left from Chiplun Ratnagiri to Sindhudurg for search ops in view of drowning incident

Passengers stranded in Mahalaxmi Express to be airlifted to safety. However, rescue operations have been hampered due to incessant rains. Passengers can only be airlifted after the weather clears.

Heavy to very heavy rainfall in the suburbs in last 24 hours. At 7 am, Saturday, 150-180 mm rainfall was recorded in suburbs, while city-side reported around 50 - 100 mm. Santacruz received 192 mm rainfall while Colaba received 73 mm rain. Heavy showers will continue throughout the day. 

Mumbai local trains update: Western Railway running normal with a delay of about five minutes. Central Railway trains running with 10-minutes delay. However, Kalyan-Karjat/Khopoli section trains have been cancelled due to heavy rainfall, leading to overflowing of Ulhas river between Ambarnath-Badlapur-Vangani.

A high tide, with waves 3.33 meters-high, hit Mumbai at 7.49 am on Saturday.

READ: Mumbai-Kolhapur Mahalaxmi Express, with 2000 passengers onboard, halted due to incessant rains

 As per the weather information by IMD at 5.45 am, heavy rainfall is likely to occur in next few hours . People should avoid venturing around the sea and not open manholes, said the BMC.

Mumbai-Kolhapur Mahalaxmi express is held up between Badlapur and Wangani at KM 72 with around 2000 passengers, said the DRM Central Railways. Rescue team has reached spot, it added. Badlapur is about 100 km from Mumbai. 

Mumbai Airport: 11 flights have been cancelled due to inclement weather. These include seven departures and four arrivals. Eight flights carried out go-arounds, while nine have been diverted. 

Incessant downpour reported from south Mumbai region. Heavy rains lashed Dadar, Lower Parel, Andheri, Bandra and King Circus from 5 am on Saturday. Further rainfall could lead to flooding in low-lying areas. 

"Night-long operation to rescue passengers stranded in local trains along Ambernath-Badlpur after services stopped due to heavy rain fall compounded with overflowing of Ulhas river resulting in water logging", tweeted Central Railways.

Water level increasing at Vangani. Central Railways cancels services between Badlapur and Karjat/Khopoli. "Though the water has receded at Ambernath, the water level is increasing fast at Vangani. Considering the safety of commuters, services can not be run between Badlapur and Karjat/Khopoli. Please bear with us," it tweeted.

Though the water has receded at Ambernath, the water level is increasing fast at Vangani.
Considering the safety of commuters, services can not be run between Badlapur and Karjat/Khopoli. Please bear with us.

— Central Railway (@Central_Railway) July 27, 2019

"Reviewed heavy rainfall situation at all  parts of state,considering local rainfall situation concerned Headmaster /principal can take decision for declaring holiday to schools at their level for Saturday 27/7/2019 !" tweeted Maharashtra School Education Minister Ashish Shelar.

Reviewed heavy rainfall situation at all parts of state,considering local rainfall situation concerned Headmaster /principal can take decision for declaring holiday to schools at their level for Saturday 27/7/2019 !

— ashish shelar (@ShelarAshish) July 26, 2019

Several trains cancelled or short-terminated, tweeted Central Railways:

Trains Update-2 pic.twitter.com/HpjlpYDhfQ

— Central Railway (@Central_Railway) July 27, 2019

Weather Forecast by I.M.D at 02:00 Hours - INTERMITTENT RAIN/SHOWERS WITH HEAVY FALLS IN CITY AND SUBURBS DURING NIGHT/EARLY MORNING.

— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) July 27, 2019

"As per IMD forecast received at 2 am, intermittent rain with heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places expected in the city and suburbs #MumbaiRainsLiveUpdates #MCGMUpdates," said the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.

As per IMD forecast received at 2 am, intermittent rain with heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places expected in the city and suburbs #MumbaiRainsLiveUpdates #MCGMUpdates

— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) July 27, 2019

Waterlogging reported from Gandhi Market area, Sion after rainfall in the region.

Mumbai: Water-logging at Gandhi Market area, Sion after rainfall in the region. #MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/S9c6nlCy8t

— ANI (@ANI) July 27, 2019

Prediction for next 48 hours: "A few spells of rain or shower with heavy to very heavy falls at isolated places in city and suburbs. Maximum and minimum temperatures likely to be around 31 Celcius degrees and 24 degrees Celcius respectively," said the Regional Meteorological Centre, Mumbai.

"Due to the strengthening of monsoon currents and the formation of low pressure area over North West Bay of Bengal, the rainfall intensity is very likely to increase over North Konkan during next 48 hours," said the Regional Meteorological Centre, Mumbai.