Mumbai Monorail Breaks Down Amid Heavy Rain, 200 Passengers Stranded Inside

Mumbai: A monorail train broke down in Mumbai today evening in the rain and stranded over 200 passengers for more than 2 hours. The monorail rake, which runs on an elevated track, got stuck due to a minor power supply issue, said the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA).

"Our operations and maintenance teams are already on-site and working to resolve it quickly," it said.

Several visuals showed passengers trying to break open the windows of the train before the fire brigade officials started the rescue operation.

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The train stopped around 6:15 pm between Chembur and Bhakti Park.

Urging people not to worry, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis assured that all "passengers will be safely evacuated". He said that an inquiry will also be conducted into the incident.

"I request everyone to remain patient. I am in contact with the MMRDA Commissioner, the Municipal Commissioner, the police, and all relevant agencies. An inquiry will also be conducted into why this incident occurred," he posted on X.

His deputy, Eknath Shinde, speaking to NDTV, said the government's priority right now is to rescue all passengers.

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"Our priority right now is to rescue all passengers. There are nearly 200 passengers stuck inside. Our medical team is also on the spot. I urge the passengers not to panic," said Mr Shinde.

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said the fire brigade reached the spot as soon as they got a call for help.

"In the emergency, passengers immediately contacted the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's helpline number 1916 for assistance," said the BMC.

"Responding promptly, the Mumbai Fire Brigade rushed to the spot and began rescue operations with the help of three snorkel vehicles," it added.

This comes as the city has been hit by rain for the last two days, disrupting normal life.

Streets are flooded, and commuters and vehicles are struggling to navigate through the waterlogged roads. The city’s annual monsoon challenge has begun.

"Mumbai has witnessed a record rainfall of nearly 300 mm. The city's lifeline -- suburban trains -- has slowed down. The Mithi river (which runs through Mumbai) reached the danger-level mark and 400 to 500 persons had to be evacuated," Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said after the weekly cabinet meeting.

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