Mumbai Monorail Breaks Down Amid Heavy Rain, Nearly 100 Passengers Rescued

Mumbai Monorail Breaks Down on Tuesday evening during heavy rainfall, leaving nearly 100 passengers stranded between Chembur and Bhakti Park. The incident occurred around 6:15 pm when the monorail got stuck due to a minor power supply issue, officials from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) confirmed.

The affected train came to a halt near Mysore Colony station, forcing passengers to seek urgent help. In the emergency, many passengers dialed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) helpline number 1916. Responding quickly, the Mumbai Fire Brigade reached the spot with three snorkel vehicles and began evacuation efforts.

A video circulating on social media showed the stranded monorail halted on a curve, with commuters waiting anxiously inside.

The Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation (MMMOCL) later issued a statement saying:
“One Monorail train near Mysore Colony station experienced a minor power supply issue. Our operations and maintenance teams are already on-site and working to resolve it quickly. Services between Wadala and Chembur are currently running smoothly on a single line. We thank commuters for their patience and assure them that safety remains our top priority.”

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Heavy Rains Bring Mumbai to a Standstill

The breakdown added to the chaos in Mumbai, which has been battling continuous heavy rainfall for the past two days. Several low-lying areas were waterlogged, traffic was severely affected, and commuters were stranded for hours.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis informed after a cabinet meeting that Mumbai recorded nearly 300 mm of rainfall, with suburban train services slowed down and the Mithi river reaching danger levels. Around 400–500 residents had to be evacuated from flood-prone areas. On Monday alone, the city received 170 mm of rainfall in just 8 hours.

Local Train Services Disrupted

Mumbai’s lifeline — the local trains — also suffered. Central Railway services on both the main and harbour lines were hit as tracks submerged under 17 inches of water in some sections. Thousands of commuters were left waiting at stations until services were gradually restored after several hours.

Flights Affected at Mumbai Airport

Air travel was no exception. At Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, flight operations slowed down with an average delay of 40 minutes by Tuesday evening. Officials confirmed that 17 flights had to go around and 11 diversions took place throughout the day, including eight diversions during the morning peak hours alone.

Mumbai’s Annual Monsoon Challenge

Every year, Mumbai faces major disruptions during the monsoon season, and this year has been no different. From roads turning into rivers to train and flight delays, the heavy downpour once again highlighted the city’s long-standing struggle to manage torrential rains.