The heavy rains have caused cancellations and delays of suburban train services, as reported by Central Railways. Waterlogging in low-lying areas has severely affected the functioning of train services, causing inconvenience to commuters.

Due to the heavy rainfall and subsequent waterlogging, the BMC declared a holiday for the first session of the day for all BMC, government, and private schools and colleges in the Mumbai area. 

The decision regarding the next session will be announced after further assessment.

The BMC stated that its entire machinery is actively working in the field to manage the situation. 

They have requested residents of Mumbai not to believe in any rumours and to stay informed through official channels.

Significant waterlogging was reported from several areas, including Worli, Buntara Bhavan in Kurla East, King’s Circle, Dadar, and Vidyavihar Railway Station. This has caused disruptions in both vehicular and pedestrian movement.

A commuter at King’s Circle shared that their car was stuck due to the waterlogging. They noted that blaming the government for the rains is futile, as the authorities are doing their best to manage the situation.

The Chief Public Relations Officer of Central Railway stated that suburban train services were impacted due to waterlogging at Sion and between Bhandup and Nahur stations. Train operations were halted for nearly an hour as the rainwater level rose above the tracks.

The Central Railway mentioned that train traffic on both suburban and Harbour Line trains was delayed due to waterlogging. 

Key affected stations included Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Kurla, Vikhroli, and Bhandup.

Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) reported that many of its buses were diverted due to waterlogging in various parts of the city. 

Mumbai University postponed all exams of the Centre of Distance and Open Learning scheduled for Monday morning due to the heavy rains. The new date for these exams is set for July 13, 2024, with the same time and venue.

The BMC reiterated that all its resources are being utilised to address the waterlogging and other issues caused by the heavy rainfall. They advised residents to stay safe and avoid unnecessary travel during the ongoing rains.

In anticipation of severe waterlogging, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) deployed its teams across various locations, including Thane, Vasai, Mahad, Chiplun, Kolhapur, Sangli, Satara, Ghatkopar, Kurla, and Sindhudurg. Three regular teams were deployed at Andheri and one at Nagpur.

The NDRF's deployment aimed to avert any untoward incidents and provide an appropriate response in case of a flood-like situation. 

The Meteorological Department predicted a light to moderate spell of rainfall over Mumbai in the next three hours. The forecast suggests that the city should be prepared for continued rain and potential further disruptions.

Central Railway had earlier reported that suburban train services on both the main line and harbour corridors resumed operation at 6:45 am, although with some ongoing delays and disruptions.

However, amid continuous rainfall, the CR now has suspended services between Thane and CSMT on the fast line.

The highest recorded rainfall in this period was 315 mm in Govandi and 314 mm in Powai. 

Authorities are working tirelessly to restore normalcy and manage the aftermath of the heavy rains. Continuous monitoring and responsive measures are being implemented to ensure public safety and mitigate further disruptions.