Mumbai Alert news update

17/10/2025

This is a traffic alert for all commuters heading towards Dahisar. The Western Express Highway is currently facing a massive traffic jam, with vehicles crawling at a very slow pace. The situation has worsened due to peak-hour congestion and ongoing roadwork in a few stretches. If you’re planning to travel by road, be prepared for long delays and bumper-to-bumper movement. Motorists are being advised to avoid the route for now and instead use public transport options like the metro or local train, which are running smoothly. Traffic police are on the spot trying to manage the flow, but heavy buildup continues from Borivali towards Dahisar. Stay patient, plan your route wisely, and keep following Bharat Alerts for continuous live traffic updates from across Mumbai.

16/10/2025

What Mumbai, Delhi train passengers need to know about platform ticket sale pause ahead of Diwali.

The sale of platform tickets was halted at New Delhi, Old Delhi, Hazrat Nizamuddin, Anand Vihar, and Ghaziabad by the Northern Railway. It has been instructed that people accompanying senior citizens, differently-abled, illiterate, or lady passengers are to be excused. A similar precaution is in place at Mumbai CSMT and Bandra Terminus as well.

Platform tickets will be unavailable from October 15 to 28, 2025, at the said stations so that the risk of overcrowding can be avoided. With the festivals of Diwali and Chhath approaching, the Northern Railway is expecting heavy footfall in New Delhi

10/10/2025

Be ready to pay charges if you enter and exit BKC within 50 minutes!

The MMRDA is planning a congestion fee to stop vehicles from using Bandra-Kurla Complex as a shortcut — a move that could make BKC the first area in India to introduce such a system.

The plan was recently discussed with Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who also heads the MMRDA.

BKC, home to projects like the bullet train, metro rails, and global giants like Apple and Tesla, sees nearly 2 lakh workers and 4 lakh visitors daily.

Officials may use Fastag scanners and cameras to track vehicles automatically.

10/10/2025

Chaos at Nariman Point Metro Station — long queues at security and bag scans are causing major delays during office hours.

Commuters heading towards CST faced heavy crowds, while many reported metro app glitches — tickets failing even after payment. One passenger had to share GPay details manually for a refund, with no proper Wi-Fi inside the station.

On Day One itself — broken, wet, and soapy stairs added to the mess.

A commuter who took the metro from the airport said it took 45 minutes till Mahalaxmi — trains mostly empty — but from Mahalaxmi to Cuffe Parade, the ride took just 16 minutes and 39 seconds.

Teething troubles remain, but Mumbai’s new metro line shows real promise.

09/10/2025

After the high-profile visit of Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Keir Starmer concludes on Thursday evening, VVIP protocols will be lifted across Mumbai.
However, Friday could still see localised disruptions.
At 3 PM, a pro-Palestine protest titled ‘End Genocide in Gaza’ has been planned at Azad Maidan — expect tight police security and slow traffic around Fort and CSMT.
Later in the evening, from 7 PM onwards, a concert at the Dome SVP Stadium in Worli may lead to heavy congestion near Haji Ali, Breach Candy, and Mahalakshmi.

09/10/2025

App-based cab and rickshaw drivers across Maharashtra — including Uber, Ola, and Rapido — are on a one-day strike today, called by the Maharashtra Gig Workers Platform.
Drivers will also join a ‘jail bharo’ agitation, with a protest likely at Azad Maidan.
The strike coincides with the Global Fintech Festival 2025, and commuters, especially in BKC and South Mumbai, may face cab shortages, delays, and surge pricing.

08/10/2025

Heavy security and traffic restrictions are in place across Mumbai today, Thursday, 9th October, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosts UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

The visit begins around 10 AM at Raj Bhavan, South Mumbai, followed by the CEO Forum at 1:40 PM and the Global Fintech Festival 2025 at 2:45 PM — both at Jio World Centre, BKC.

SPG, SPU, BDS, and Mumbai Police are on high alert, with major traffic closures expected along the Coastal Road, Bandra-Worli Sea Link, Western Express Highway, and Kala Nagar flyover.

Commuters heading towards BKC, Lower Parel, and Worli should expect delays and congestion through the afternoon and evening.

With both world leaders in the city, Mumbai remains under a tight security blanket today.

08/10/2025

07/10/2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Maharashtra on the 8th and 9th of October, marking a major push for modern infrastructure and urban mobility in the state.

In Navi Mumbai, the Prime Minister will inaugurate Phase 1 of the Navi Mumbai International Airport — India’s largest Greenfield airport project, built at a cost of nearly ₹19,650 crore under a Public–Private Partnership.

Spread over 1,160 hectares, the airport will serve as the second international gateway for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region — designed to handle up to 90 million passengers and 3.25 million tonnes of cargo every year.

Among its cutting-edge features:
an Automated People Mover connecting terminals,
solar power generation of 47 megawatts,
dedicated facilities for sustainable aviation fuel,
and even water taxi connectivity — a first for any Indian airport.

Alongside, Prime Minister Modi will also inaugurate the final phase of Mumbai Metro Line-3 and launch the ‘Mumbai One’ integrated mobility app, highlighting the government’s focus on next-generation infrastructure and skill development across Maharashtra.

06/10/2025

Breaking News coming in from Mumbai!
A major update for daily commuters — Mumbai’s Central, Western, and Harbour line local trains are running behind schedule by approximately 10 minutes this morning.

Heavy passenger rush has been reported across major stations including Dadar, Kurla, and Andheri, as travelers face minor delays during peak office hours.
Railway authorities have confirmed that services are running, but slower than usual, and have urged passengers to remain patient and plan their journeys accordingly.

06/10/2025

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05/10/2025

Cyclone Shakhti intensifying into a ‘severe’ storm, the India Meteorological Department has predicted partly cloudy skies and light to moderate spell of rainfall in Mumbai and its suburbs on Sunday. A similar forecast was issued for the Thane and Raigad districts as well; however, for the Palghar district, chances of heavy rainfall have been predicted on October 8. Scientists from the weather agency have maintained that the cyclone poses no threat to the coast of Maharashtra at present.