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A Mumbai monorail train broke down near Mysore Colony station due to a power supply failure during heavy rainfall. The fire department and police immediately launched rescue operations using snorkel vehicles to evacuate stranded passengers. Services continue operating on a single line between Wadala and Chembur while repairs are underway. Officials have assured passengers that normal operations will resume soon and safety remains their top priority.

Key Points: Mumbai Monorail Rescue After Power Failure Near Mysore Colony

  • Monorail broke down at 6:15 pm between Chembur and Bhakti Park stations
  • Fire department using three snorkel vehicles for passenger evacuation
  • Services continue on single line between Wadala and Chembur during repairs
  • Passengers contacted BMC helpline for assistance after power failure
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Mumbai Monorail breaks down due to power failure, rescue operations underway

Mumbai monorail breaks down during heavy rain, rescue operations underway with fire department and police evacuating passengers near Mysore Colony station.

"Our operations and maintenance teams are already on-site and working to resolve it quickly - Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Limited"

Mumbai, August 19

Amid persistent heavy rainfall in the city, a monorail train near Mysore Colony station in Mumbai broke down due to a power supply failure on Tuesday evening, prompting a swift rescue operation by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), fire department personnel, and police.

BMC Additional Municipal Commissioner Amit Saini said, "Teams of the fire department and police are engaged in the rescue. The rescue operation is underway."

Passengers aboard the stranded train contacted the BMC helpline for assistance.

Upon receiving information, Mumbai Fire Brigade personnel rushed to the spot and began the rescue operations with the help of three snorkel vehicles.

According to officials, the monorail broke down at 6:15 pm between Chembur and Bhakti Park stations.

Efforts are currently underway to evacuate all passengers safely.

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.

Further details are awaited.

- ANI

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Priya S
Thank God for the quick response by fire department and police. Mumbai's emergency services are always on point during crises. Stay safe everyone! ❤️
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Michael C
As someone who uses the monorail daily, this is concerning. The "minor power supply issue" seems to happen every monsoon. Authorities should be more transparent about maintenance schedules.
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Ananya R
My cousin was on that train! She just messaged that they're being evacuated safely. Big thanks to the rescue teams working in this heavy rain 🌧️
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Siddharth J
Monorail was supposed to be Mumbai's modern transport solution but it's been nothing but trouble since beginning. Maybe time to reconsider this entire project?
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Kavya N
At least they're running services on single line. Better than complete shutdown. Mumbai's spirit is to keep moving despite challenges! 💪
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Vikram M
Why does this happen every year? Don't they do pre-monsoon maintenance? Taxpayers' money is being wasted on poor infrastructure planning.

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