BEST Diverts 43 Bus Routes; Suburban Trains Run Normally Amid Rains

Mumbai: Heavy rainfall on Sunday led to waterlogging in several parts of Mumbai, prompting BEST to divert buses on 43 routes across the city. According to BEST officials, diversions were implemented in nine waterlogged locations, including parts of Chembur, Dadar, Byculla, Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) and Vidyavihar, to ensure passenger safety and maintain services.

Despite intermittent heavy showers, suburban train services on both the Central and Western Railway networks operated normally through the day. Railway officials said there were no major disruptions to train movements, and services remained largely on schedule.Officials also noted that there were no planned mega blocks on the Central Railway main line or on Western Railway on Sunday, helping ensure smooth travel for lakhs of commuters. While road transport faced some challenges due to water accumulation at low-lying spots, Mumbai’s suburban rail network continued to provide a reliable transport lifeline. Civic and transport authorities remained on alert and monitored conditions throughout the day as rainfall continued in several parts of the city.