Heavy Rain Floods Nerul, Sanpada, and Juinagar in Navi Mumbai, Delaying Trains

Heavy rainfall on Wednesday and Thursday caused severe waterlogging and major traffic disruptions across several key localities in Navi Mumbai, including Nerul MIDC, Sanpada, the Juinagar railway station area on the Sion–Panvel Highway, and the APMC market. The intense downpour left roads inundated, forcing commuters to navigate knee-deep water and leading the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to place the region under an active Orange Alert.

In Nerul MIDC and Sanpada, the heavy rain flooded local roads and lanes, which severely disrupted vehicular movement. Visuals from the affected areas showed vehicles struggling to pass through the flooded stretches, while local residents and commuters were forced to walk through knee-deep water to cross the streets.

The transit disruptions began on Wednesday when heavy showers lashed the area around the Juinagar railway station on the Sion–Panvel Highway towards Mumbai. The resulting water accumulation on the highway caused major traffic disruptions. Vehicles were forced to move slowly through the floodwaters, creating a long queue of traffic on one side of the road.

Severe waterlogging was also reported in the busy APMC market area in Navi Mumbai. Despite the heavy flooding, daily business activities continued in the market, with people wading through knee-deep water to conduct their work.

In addition to road traffic, Mumbai’s local train services experienced delays. Trains on the Western, Central, and Harbour lines ran approximately 10 to 15 minutes behind schedule due to rain and waterlogging on the railway tracks.

According to weather forecasts, Navi Mumbai is expected to continue receiving rainfall, with the minimum temperature likely to remain around 26 degrees Celsius. With the IMD's Orange Alert remaining in force, authorities have advised residents and commuters to remain cautious while travelling through waterlogged stretches across the region.