Mumbai monorail breaks down between stations amid heavy rains; rescue operations underway

A Monorail train came to a halt between Mysore Colony and Bhakti Park stations in Mumbai amid downpour on Tuesday evening with fire brigade and other agencies carrying out a rescue operation using cranes. Officials said the train, which runs on an elevated track, was stuck for at least one hour. The train suffered a minor power supply issue, Mumbai Monorail said in a release. As per municipal commissioner Bhushan Gagrani, there were around 200 passengers inside the train. #WATCH | Maharashtra: Passengers rescued from the Monorail that got stuck near Mysore Colony station in Mumbai due to a power supply issue. pic.twitter.com/Ch3zYgFohg ANI (@ANI) August 19, 2025 Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said all the passengers inside a Monorail train stuck between two stations in Mumbai will be rescued safely, and an inquiry will 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. No one should worry or panic as all passengers will be safely evacuated, he assured. I request everyone to remain patient. I am in contact with the MMRDA Commissioner, the Municipal Commissioner, the police, and all relevant agencies. An inquiry will also be conducted into why this incident occurred, he said. 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. Heavy rains paralyse Mumbai: Offices shut; flights, road transport disrupted amid IMD red alert