Mumbai Monorail stuck for hours amid heavy rains; nearly 500 evacuated after rescue operation; Watch video

More than 500 passengers were rescued on Tuesday evening after two overcrowded Monorail trains on elevated tracks got stuck between stations in Mumbai on a day of torrential rains, with over a dozen passengers complaining of suffocation, officials said.

The rescue operation was over after almost four hours, they said, adding that overcrowding and power supply failure led to the snags.

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis assured that all passengers would be rescued safely and an inquiry would be conducted into the incident.


"Due to some technical reason, a Monorail is stuck between Chembur and Bhakti Park. MMRDA (Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority), 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," Fadnavis posted on X. He urged people not to worry. "No one should worry or panic as all passengers will be safely evacuated," he added.

The train suffered "a minor power supply issue", Mumbai Monorail said in a release.

Three snorkel vehicles of the Mumbai fire brigade have been deployed at the spot and the passengers will be rescued by cutting the window glass, officials said.



Mumbai has been battered by rains for the last two days, throwing normal life in the metropolis out of gear.

In a post on social media platform X, the Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Limited (MMMOCL) stated that services between Wadala and Chembur are continuing on a single line, and that normal services will be restored soon.

"Service update One Monorail train near Mysore Colony station has experienced a minor power supply issue. Our operations and maintenance teams are already on-site and working to resolve it quickly. For now, services between Wadala and Chembur are running smoothly on a single line. We sincerely thank you for your patience and assure you that your safety remains our top priority. Rest assured, normal services will be restored at the earliest," the post read.