Train Service on Mumbai's Monorail Halts in Heavy Rain, 200 Travelers Evacuated Successfully
In an unfortunate incident on Tuesday evening, a Mumbai monorail with over 200 passengers got stuck between Mysore Colony and Bhakti Park stations due to a suspected power failure. The incident occurred amid heavy rainfall, causing panic among passengers and leading to a major disruption in Mumbai's monorail services.
Officials from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) confirmed that the root cause was a combination of excessive passenger load causing a mechanical and electrical failure on the monorail track, worsened by adverse weather conditions. According to reports, the overloaded train exceeded its capacity of 109 metric tonnes, which compounded the power supply problem.
The rescue operation involved the Mumbai Fire Brigade using three snorkel cranes, MMRDA, municipal authorities, and police coordinating the hour-long effort to evacuate passengers safely. Several passengers reported suffocation and discomfort inside the coaches while waiting for evacuation.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis assured commuters that passenger safety was the highest priority. He announced an inquiry into the incident and is in touch with the MMRDA Commissioner, the Municipal Commissioner, police, and other relevant agencies. By late evening, all passengers had been evacuated safely.
Mumbai has surpassed the monthly average quota of rainfall for August, with this week's rainfall nearly at par with the total that Mumbai received in July. The city's monsoon season has been particularly intense this year, adding to the challenges faced during the monorail incident.
The MMRDA has not yet determined the exact cause of the power failure, and an inquiry is underway to investigate the matter further. Passengers are advised to check for updates on the monorail services and plan alternate routes during inclement weather.
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