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Mumbai Faith Groups Open Shelters and Kitchens as Rains Strand Commuters

Volunteer-run shelters provide immediate relief for stranded commuters.

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Overview

  • The Maharashtra Sikh Association told residents in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai to use the nearest gurudwara for shelter and round-the-clock langar following a red alert.
  • Gurdwara Shri Singh Sabha in Vasai West housed students from Bidar who were stuck at the railway station and provided food.
  • Church leaders offered space and meals, including a dry basement at the Church of St Ignatius Loyola in Vasai and temporary accommodation at Ashankur Hall at Holy Family Church in Andheri East for families of any faith.
  • The RSS said flood-affected residents could stay at its offices from Colaba to Bandra, and Islam Gymkhana in Marine Lines opened for shelter and food near Churchgate.
  • Localized flooding and power outages were reported in Vasai, and rail suspensions disrupted travel as civic and community groups coordinated short-term assistance.