As the heavy rain hit South Gujarat, Ahmedabad-Mumbai railway routes were the most affected. In last 12 hours, more than 25 inches of rainfall have been recorded in Valsad. Railway tracks and platforms in Vapi, Udavada, Valsad and Surat have submerged in waters.
Massive traffic jam was seen on the Vadodara-Mumbai highway, and many private bus operators cancelled their scheduled buses on the route.
Meanwhile, sources in the railways said that Ahmedabad-Mumbai Karnavati Express, Gujarat Queen, Flying Rani Express trains are cancelled. Rajdhani and August Kranti trains halted at Surat railway station. The Surat Municipal Corporation has moved its fire brigade teams to the water logged areas. According to an official statement issued by the Western Railway, 16 trains are fully or partially cancelled due to the heavy rains.