Jul 27, 2019 12:05 PM IST | Source: Moneycontrol.com
Mumbai rains Live updates: Mahalaxmi Express with 700 passengers onboard stranded, rescue operation on
Heavy rains lashed Mumbai, leading to traffic snarls and water-logging at several major junctions. Stay tuned for the live updates.
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Mumbai rains UPDATE | Intermittent heavy rainfall are expected to continue over the city of Mumbai today as well. Mumbai Doppler Radar shows 36.73% cloud build-up in the city. (Skymet Weather)
Mahalxmi Express rescue operation UPDATE | The Central Railway (CR) appealed to the passengers not to try getting out of the train on their own as it can be risky.
"Our request to passengers of Mahalaxmi Express, please don't get down from the train, it is a safe place. Staff, RPF and City Police are in train to look after your wellbeing. Please wait for advice from the NDRF and other disaster management authorities," said Sunil Udasi, the chief spokesperson of the Central Railway. (PTI)
Mahalxmi Express rescue operation UPDATE | "Due to a raging Ulhas river, the Mahalaxmi Express train got stuck at Chamtoli within the limits of Badlapur due to flooded tracks. The passengers were safe, but the only concern was a rise in water level on the tracks," Resident Deputy Collector (Thane) Shivaji Patil said.
He said two National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have been rushed to the site to rescue the stranded passengers. "Helicopter services and naval assistance have also been sought," he added.
NDRF personnel are rescuing the passengers, a senior official said. (PTI)
UPDATE | According to CPRO, Central Railway, 700 passengers are on-board Mahalaxmi Express. NDRF team and Navy chopper are conducting the rescue operation. (ANI)
Mumbai rains UPDATE | Mahalaxmi Express with 2,000 passengers onboard stranded due to incessant rainfall. Eight flood rescue teams from Navy including three diving teams mobilised with rescue material, inflatable boats and life jackets. A Seaking Helicopter also sent with divers for deployment in the area as advance assessment party. (ANI)
Heavy rains lashed Mumbai, leading to traffic snarls and water-logginbg at several major junctions. Vehicles were seen wading through the waterlogged streets across the city at snail's pace due to heavy traffic jam.
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