Mumbai rain live updates: Strong winds accompanied by heavy rainfall disrupt normal life

There were power cuts in parts of Mumbai and in many places the water had flooded the cables which led to an electricity outage. There were complaints from parts of island city and suburbs

The BEST received requests from many citizens in island city to disconnect supply in their residential lines to prevent short circuits as water had flooded the meter cabins. An official said that following request by MLA Amin Patel, electricity supply was disconnected for some consumers in Kumbharwada, Null Bazar, Pydhonie, Kazi street among other places for a few hours.

enior inspector #SandeepKhiratkat rescuing passengers trapped in local train near Masjid Station due to waterlogging

Around 200 passengers who were stuck in two trains near Masjid were rescued by Central Railway's Railway Protection Force (RPF). RPF has also called NDRF to help evacuation of around 60 more passengers. These passengers were stranded for almost 2 hours.

Wind speed of 60-70 km/ph & up to 107 km/ph reported in Mumbai on Wednesday. Extremely heavy rainfall & strong winds likely to continue tonight & reduce from tomorrow, reports ANI quoting India Meteorological Department (IMD)

15 teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) are being deployed in Maharashtra in wake of rainfall; 4 teams (2 enroute) in Kolhapur, 2 teams in Sangli, 5 teams (2 enroute) in Mumbai & one each in Satara, Thane, Palghar & Nagpur: NDRF

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray asks BMC to stay on high alert as heavy rains continue in Mumbai for the 2nd consecutive day. Since IMD predicts heavy rains will continue till Thursday, CM has appealed to citizens to stay home & venture out only if essential: CMO Maharashtra

2 local trains are stuck between Masjid & Bhaykhala station due to water on tracks. 150 passengers from 1st local going from CST to Karjat rescued by Railway staff. About 100-120 still inside. Another local coming from Karjat to CST stuck 60 mtrs away from Masjid station: NDRF (ANI)

Due to heavy rain and waterlogging, the train services on harbour line between CSMT (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus)- Vashi and on Mainline between CSMT- Thane have been suspended: Central Railway(ANI)

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray reviewed the situation after heavy rainfall in Mumbai & adjoining areas. He instructed the officials to be alert & prepared as India Meteorological Department has forecasted heavy rainfall for Thursday: Chief minister's office

In wake of the heavy downpour, temporary shelters have been opened at Municipal Schools between CST and Kurla. Residents in vulnerable areas are being duly shifted.