Sources: 
The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) has assured commuters that the water seepage incident at Acharya Atre Chowk metro station posed no safety risk. The seepage occurred due to an unprecedented weather event, with over
90 mm of rain falling in just one-and-a-half hours on Monday morning, overwhelming the station's drainage capacity.
MMRC Managing Director Ashwini Bhide explained that a pit near an under-construction station exit accumulated approximately
11 lakh litres of stormwater, which led to water entering the concourse and platform levels. The existing flood protection bund wall was overwhelmed by the intense rainfall combined with a high tide, a scenario it was not designed to handle.
Despite the incident, the rest of the Aqua Line corridor between Aarey (JVLR) and Worli remained fully operational and safe. Bhide emphasized,
"The entire corridor, except Acharya Atre Chowk, was absolutely safe and functioning normally," noting that over
40,000 passengers used the metro that day without disruption.
This event highlights the challenges posed by extreme weather conditions on urban infrastructure. The MMRC's swift communication and assurance aim to maintain public confidence in the metro system's safety and reliability.
The incident also coincides with record rainfall in Mumbai during May, which has caused drainage and flooding issues in other parts of the city, as noted by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). However, MMRC's focus remains on ensuring uninterrupted metro service and addressing infrastructure resilience.
Key quotes:"This was a once-in-a-while kind of event," said Ashwini Bhide.
Key stats:- Over 90 mm rainfall in 1.5 hours
- Approximately 11 lakh litres of stormwater accumulated
- Over 40,000 passengers used the metro on the day of the incident
The MMRC continues to monitor and improve flood protection measures to mitigate future risks from extreme weather events.
Sources: The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) confirmed no safety risk after water seepage at Acharya Atre Chowk station due to unprecedented heavy rainfall. Over 90 mm of rain in 1.5 hours caused flooding, but the rest of the Aqua Line remained fully operational, serving 40,000 passengers that day.
