Mumbai Monorail Stuck on Elevated Track Amid Deluge; Passengers Evacuated Safely

A Mumbai monorail was stranded on an elevated track in the Vashi Gaon area on Tuesday after a power supply failure, trapping passengers as relentless rain battered the city. Rescue operations were quickly launched, with Mumbai Fire Brigade and civic officials using a crane to evacuate those stuck in the carriages. Several police officers assisted at the scene, as passengers reportedly waited over an hour while engineers worked to restore power and open the train’s doors.

The Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation (MMMOCL) confirmed the monorail had suffered a minor power issue. “Our operations and maintenance teams are already on-site and working to resolve it quickly,” the corporation said, assuring commuters that safety remained a top priority. “For now, services between Wadala and Chembur are running smoothly on a single line,” MMMOCL added, pledging to restore normal service as soon as possible.

In a post on X, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis addressed concerns about the incident and said all necessary agencies had been mobilized for the rescue. “Due to some technical reason, a monorail is stuck between Chembur and Bhakti Park. MMRDA, the fire brigade, and the municipal corporation, all agencies have reached the spot.

The highest priority is being given to the safety of all passengers. Therefore, no one should worry or panic. All passengers will be safely evacuated,” he confirmed. Fadnavis further announced that an inquiry into the cause of the incident would be launched, adding, “I am in contact with the MMRDA Commissioner, the Municipal Commissioner, the police, and all relevant agencies.”

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said it had dispatched several BEST buses to the site to help evacuated passengers continue their journeys. The city’s fire department, with the help of three snorkel vehicles, coordinated the evacuation after stranded commuters contacted BMC’s emergency line for help.

Mumbai has faced extraordinary disruption over the past 48 hours, with over 300 mm of rain inundating roads, halting local trains, and causing widespread flight delays. A red alert has been issued for Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad, as the India Meteorological Department predicts more showers and high tides in the coming days.

Fadnavis—who chaired a cabinet meeting to coordinate the city’s disaster response—also reported that the Mithi river had reached danger levels, prompting the emergency evacuation of hundreds from nearby low-lying areas. He stressed that the city remains on high alert, with the next 48 hours deemed extremely critical for regional safety.