Mumbai rains: Flights delayed, trains suspended, deaths reported, several evacuated; next 48 hours crucial

While the situation remains uncertain for Mumbai, neighboring regions including Panvel, Navi Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar have already declared August 20, 2025, as a holiday for schools and colleges due to extreme weather conditions. These areas have been heavily affected by flooding and transportation disruptions. In Thane, with forecasts of continued heavy rainfall and rising river levels, the Thane Collector's office has announced the closure of all educational institutions for Wednesday, prioritizing public safety amid the severe weather alert.

Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde addressed the incident of the stranded monorail near Mysore Colony station, assuring, "We will ensure such an incident does not occur again. Passengers should not face such a situation in the future, and an investigation will be conducted." He also urged the public to stay indoors as a Red Alert has been issued for the day, advising against unnecessary travel. Additionally, a public holiday has been declared, with private organisations instructed to implement work-from-home arrangements.

All passengers stranded on the monorail in Chembur have been safely rescued, with emergency teams ensuring their swift evacuation. Authorities confirmed that the operation was completed successfully, and all passengers are now safe. Out of the 442 passengers rescued from the stranded monorail, 14 passengers who suffered from suffocation were treated onsite by the onboard doctor of the 108 ambulance and were allowed to go. One passenger, a 20-year-old female, was sent to Sion Hospital, where her condition was reported as stable.

Rain-related incidents in Maharashtra have claimed 21 lives over five days, starting August 15, with Nanded district accounting for seven deaths, mostly due to drowning. The casualties were caused by flooding, landslides, house collapses, and lightning strikes. Rivers like Jagbudi, Vashishti, and Ulhas are flowing above danger levels, prompting rescue operations by NDRF and SDRF teams in several districts. Temporary shelters have been set up for displaced residents, and a red alert has been issued for Mumbai, its suburbs, and several other districts, warning of heavy rainfall in the next 24 hours.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday explained that the monorail at Mumbai’s Mysore Colony station stalled due to a power failure caused by overcrowding, as passengers were redirected from the closed Harbour Line. He assured that rescue operations are in progress with help from BMC, MMRDA, fire brigade, and police, and medical teams are also on-site. “Passengers will be safely evacuated soon, and we will take measures to prevent such incidents in the future,” he added.

A man lost his life after being swept away by an overflowing stream in Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra's Vidarbha region, due to heavy rainfall, as reported by PTI.

Heavy rains across Maharashtra claimed the lives of 10 people, with Mumbai facing severe disruptions due to flooding and waterlogging. The relentless downpour has caused significant damage to infrastructure, stranding commuters and overwhelming emergency services.

A rescued passenger from the stranded monorail in Chembur described the ordeal, stating that the train was stuck for over an hour. "People were frightened due to the lack of communication from authorities. Some passengers struggled to breathe and attempted to break the windows," he told PTI.

Over 200 passengers were successfully evacuated from the stranded Monorail near Mysore Colony in Chembur, Mumbai, as confirmed by Additional Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Joshi. Rescue operations, carried out by the Mumbai Fire Brigade and other emergency teams, are still underway to ensure complete safety. The Monorail had halted due to a technical fault amid heavy rains, leaving several passengers stranded on the elevated track for hours.

A monorail train got stuck on an elevated track near Mysore Colony in Chembur, prompting the evacuation of passengers. Authorities responded quickly to ensure everyone’s safety during the rescue operation.

Local train services between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Thane resumed on Tuesday evening following an eight-hour suspension due to heavy rainfall. The main line was suspended at 11:30 am after water levels reached up to eight inches on tracks near Sion and Kurla. This caused significant delays, forcing many commuters to walk through flooded tracks. Services between CSMT and Thane restarted by 7:28 pm, but the harbour line is still closed.

Mumbai’s major reservoirs are nearing full capacity following significant rainfall in the catchment areas. Modak Sagar Dam’s water level rose to 162.747 meters, just below its full supply level (FSL) of 163.15 meters, with 66 mm of rainfall in 24 hours and 97.77% storage (126.06 MCM). Tansa Dam reached its FSL of 128.63 meters after receiving 107 mm of rain, holding 100% capacity (145.08 MCM), and has opened 21 gates to release 23,210.46 cusecs of water. Meanwhile, Middle Vaitarna Dam saw a slight dip to 284.04 meters (FSL 285 meters) with 53 mm of rain and 97.23% storage (188.18 MCM), releasing 1,483 cusecs through two gates opened by 20 cm each. All reservoirs are closely monitored to manage water flow safely.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis addressed the situation following a monorail train stall between Chembur and Bhakti Park on Tuesday evening, attributing the disruption to technical reasons. He confirmed that the MMRDA, Mumbai Fire Brigade, and municipal authorities promptly responded to the incident. Emphasising passenger safety as the top priority, the CM assured that all passengers would be safely evacuated and urged the public to remain calm. He also stated that he is in continuous communication with key officials, including the MMRDA Commissioner and Municipal Commissioner, and that a thorough investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the stall.

A monorail train in Mumbai broke down between Chembur and Bhakti Park during heavy rains, leaving nearly 100 passengers stranded for over two hours due to a minor power issue, according to the MMRDA. Rescue operations by the Mumbai Fire Brigade began promptly, and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis assured safe evacuation and an inquiry into the incident. The breakdown added to the city’s ongoing struggles with severe monsoon flooding, which has disrupted daily life and led to evacuations near the Mithi river.

Two people have died in rain-related incidents as heavy rains continue to batter Maharashtra’s Vidarbha region, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert for Chandrapur and an orange alert for nearby districts. In Gadchiroli, incessant downpours have led to the closure of 12 roads, including two national highways and one state highway. The Vidarbha region, which includes 11 districts such as Nagpur, Chandrapur, and Yavatmal, remains on high alert. The IMD's Nagpur regional centre has forecast extremely heavy rainfall in Chandrapur and heavy to very heavy rainfall in Nagpur, Gondia, Gadchiroli, and Wardha until Wednesday morning.

A red alert remains in effect as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast intense spells of rain in the coming hours. The warning has been issued for Palghar, Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Pune districts. The IMD has urged residents in these areas to take adequate precautions and remain alert to avoid any weather-related hazards.

Amid continuous heavy rains and strong winds over the past two days in Mumbai, multiple trees fell and branches broke across the city. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), supported by the Mumbai Fire Brigade, Garden Department, and ward offices, swiftly carried out operations to clear the fallen trees and debris, working to restore normalcy in the affected areas.

The Modaksagar Dam is currently 98% full, with authorities warning that heavy rainfall may cause overflow today. Residents and villages along and near the Vaitarna River downstream have been advised to stay alert and cautious. All relevant agencies have been directed to implement preventive measures to ensure public safety in case of sudden water release from the dam.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) stated that the ongoing heavy rainfall in Mumbai is linked to a depression that crossed south Odisha and Chhattisgarh on Tuesday morning, which is expected to weaken into a low-pressure area within 12 hours. Additionally, monsoon systems such as an offshore trough extending from south Gujarat to north Kerala and an upper air circulation over the northeast Arabian Sea are contributing to the sustained intense rainfall activity across Maharashtra.

Incessant rains in Maharashtra’s Thane district on Tuesday led to severe waterlogging, prompting the evacuation of over 200 people to safer locations, officials said. Continuous downpours in Thane and Palghar flooded homes, caused wall collapses, and cut off several villages. Kalyan tehsildar Sachin Shejal reported that localities such as Katai, Nandivali Shivani Nagar, Waldhuni, and Bhopar were particularly affected due to the heavy rains and rising river levels. The Ulhas River bridge was closed to traffic, while routes at Dahagaon and Walkas were disrupted as the Chandra River overflowed and another bridge was submerged.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported intense rainfall over Mumbai between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm on August 19, 2025, with several pockets of the city recording triple-digit figures.

• Santacruz: 163.4 mm
• Vikhroli: 161.5 mm
• Juhu: 118.5 mm
• Bandra: 100.5 mm
• Byculla: 98.0 mm
• Colaba: 63.0 mm

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis informed reporters after the weekly cabinet meeting that around 400-500 people were evacuated as water levels in the Mithi River exceeded the danger mark.

Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde stated that geo-netting is being used in landslide-prone areas to prevent further incidents, while the BMC is providing food and essentials to those affected. Public transport is being managed to ease traffic, and people are urged to stay indoors unless necessary. He also called on private companies to allow work from home to cope with heavy rains and flooding, and directed the Municipal Commissioner to assess damage and provide aid, including support for Ganesh idol immersions.

IndiGo issued a new advisory on Tuesday as ongoing rain in Mumbai affects flight operations. The airline announced that some flights are being delayed due to low visibility and air traffic congestion. They advised passengers to check their flight status on the IndiGo website or app before heading to the airport and to allow extra travel time, as road conditions are expected to be slow.

Tracks on both the Central and Western Railway lines were flooded at multiple locations, including Parel, Curry Road, Byculla, Dadar, Matunga Road, Mahim, and others.

A BEST spokesperson said that numerous bus routes were rerouted to bypass waterlogged low-lying areas, and about a dozen buses got stranded at different spots across the city.

Heavy rains in Maharashtra have resulted in eight deaths in Nanded district, with Mumbai receiving nearly 300 mm of rainfall. The floods have damaged crops on 12–14 lakh acres statewide. Suburban trains in Mumbai are delayed, and around 500 people were evacuated from areas near the Mithi River as a precaution.

Heavy rains in Mumbai have caused waterlogging in multiple areas, including Matunga, disrupting daily life and traffic. Visuals from the Matunga area show flooded streets and slow-moving vehicles, highlighting the impact of the ongoing downpour on the city.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has pumped out 1,645 crore litres of water over four days across multiple pumping stations to tackle waterlogging caused by heavy rains. Operating for a total of 761 hours, the volume of water discharged is more than twice the storage capacity of Mumbai’s Tulsi Lake, highlighting the scale of the flooding challenge in the city.  

Central Railway has cancelled 14 long-distance trains (7 pairs) due to heavy rainfall and waterlogging in Maharashtra.

Maharashtra is experiencing heavy rainfall, leading to waterlogging in several parts of Mumbai and surrounding cities. Visuals from Chunabhatti railway station show flooded tracks, disrupting commuter movement and exacerbating traffic congestion across the region. 

A security guard, Satish William Tirki (41), tragically died after a compound wall collapsed on him in the Malabar Hill area of South Mumbai amid heavy rains. The incident occurred around 11 am on Monday near Hyderabad Estate, as Tirki, a native of Jharkhand, was walking along the road. He had been working as a security guard at a nearby residential complex for the past few years, according to police officials.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Mumbai issued a fresh warning at 4:30 p.m., forecasting severe weather conditions over the next three hours. Intense to very intense rainfall accompanied by gusty winds reaching speeds of 40-50 kmph, with gusts up to 60 kmph, are expected across the districts of Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, and Ratnagiri. Residents are advised to remain cautious and stay updated with the latest weather alerts.

Due to heavy rainfall and waterlogging between Nallasopara and Vasai Road Station, several Western Railway (WR) trains scheduled for 19.08.2025 have been affected. Rescheduled trains include 82901 Mumbai Central - Ahmedabad Tejas Express, now departing at 17:20 hrs instead of 15:55 hrs; 12931 Mumbai Central - Vatva AC Double Decker Express at 17:55 hrs instead of 14:30 hrs; 12921 Mumbai Central - Surat Flying Rani Express at 18:10 hrs instead of 17:55 hrs; 12979 Bandra Terminus - Jaipur SF Express at 18:30 hrs instead of 17:05 hrs; and 20907 Dadar - Bhuj Sayajinagari Express at 17:40 hrs instead of 15:15 hrs. Additionally, two trains have been cancelled: 59023 Mumbai Central - Valsad Fast Passenger and 59040 Vapi - Mumbai Central Passenger.

Heavy rains in Mumbai and surrounding areas have severely disrupted Central Railway local train services, with operations completely halted from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) to Thane and from CSMT to Vashi on the Harbour line due to waterlogging. Tracks between Kurla, Sion, and Matunga stations are submerged, causing indefinite suspension of services. While some sections like Panvel-Vashi, Thane-Vashi, and Thane-Kalyan-Kasara are still running, critical sections such as Sion-Kurla and Kurla-Chunabhatti face water levels far above the permissible limits for trains. Despite the heavy rainfall, crowd levels at stations remain low as offices, schools, and colleges are closed. Meanwhile, Mumbai’s key commercial hub, Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), is experiencing severe waterlogging, disrupting movement and causing distress among people trying to return home from work. GM and senior officials are closely monitoring the situation.

Between 0830 hrs and 1430 hrs IST on 19th August 2025, Mumbai experienced heavy rainfall with Santacruz recording the highest at 151.4 mm, followed by Vikhroli with 141.5 mm, Juhu at 110.5 mm, Byculla 92.0 mm, Bandra 89.0 mm, and Colaba receiving the least at 29.0 mm.

Six people have lost their lives and hundreds have been displaced over the past few days as heavy rains lashed several districts of Maharashtra, triggering floods, road blockages, and extensive crop damage, officials said on Tuesday. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, after reviewing the situation with the disaster management department, stated that the next 48 hours would be critical for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg districts, which have been placed on high alert.

As relentless rains pounded Maharashtra for the second consecutive day, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar reported on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, that over 10 lakh acres of cropland have been submerged. The widespread flooding has raised serious concerns over agricultural losses, impacting thousands of farmers across the state. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and initiating relief measures to mitigate further damage.

At least eight flights were diverted and many were delayed at the Mumbai airport as heavy rains battered the city, inundating several areas on Tuesday. Airlines informed passengers about flight delays due to persistent rain, and low-visibility procedures were put in place intermittently. According to sources, six flights of IndiGo airlines and one each of SpiceJet and Air India were diverted to nearby airports, including Surat, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad. In the wake of the heavy rains, precautionary measures, including low-visibility procedures, have been put in place and airport operations were never halted at any point in time, the sources said. The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in the city is the country's second busiest airport.

"Continuous rainfall in #Mumbai is currently affecting air traffic, causing delays in flight operations. Due to air traffic congestion, some flights are currently being held. Rest assured, our teams are working closely with air traffic control and will get you moving as soon as conditions allow. Before heading to the airport, please check your flight status on our website or app. Also, do allow some extra travel time, roads are likely to be slow-moving. Thank you for your understanding and patience," in an X post the airline said.

Waterlogging on railway tracks between Bandra and Dadar stations due to heavy rainfall, train services affected, commuters face delays.

Nanded District Collector Rahul Kardile says, "Due to the heavy rainfall yesterday, 4 villages in Mukhed taluka faced difficulties. The SDRF team rescued 300 people, but unfortunately, 5-6 people died in Hasnad village. Their bodies were recovered today... The rain has reduced now, the water level is decreasing, and the situation is currently under control... However, the flow of the Painganga and Godavari rivers is still ongoing. We are keeping a close watch on the situation to ensure it remains under control."

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who reviewed the flood situation with the disaster management department, said the next 48 hours would be crucial for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts, which remain on high alert.

"In Mumbai, the rain continues unabated, with an average of more than 150 mm of rainfall recorded from 4 AM to 11 AM today. The suburbs have seen even higher amounts. The water level of the Mithi River has risen to 3.9 meters, and 350 residents from Kurla Krantinagar have been relocated to safer places," the CMO said in a post on X.

"Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is continuously reviewing the situation, and the Municipal Commissioner is keeping a close watch on the circumstances," it added.

 Indian Army column, in close coordination with the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and Civil Administration, are sustaining flood relief operations in the affected areas of Nanded district, Maharashtra. As per the latest update, nearly 80% of village Hasnaal continues to remain inundated. Out of the five persons earlier reported missing, four bodies have been recovered, while one individual is still untraced. Indian Army columns are actively engaged in relocating families to safer areas. To extend immediate humanitarian assistance, a medical camp has been established and food distribution points have been set up to support the affected residents.

(Input: Manish Prasad)

At least 20 people have lost their lives in rain-related incidents in Maharashtra's Thane district over the last four months, with 1,842.9 mm rainfall recorded this monsoon season, a senior official said on Tuesday. These fatalities reported since May were due to tree falls, drowning, lightning strikes, and electrocution, among other causes, said Sandeep Mane, the resident deputy collector and chief executive officer of the District Disaster Management Authority. Thane district has received 1,842.90 mm of rainfall so far this monsoon, with 119.70 mm recorded on Monday alone. He said Thane city received the highest rainfall at 69 mm, and overall, the district has already received 70.80 per cent of its seasonal quota.

Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shind inspects and takes stock of the situation arising from heavy rains in Thane and adjoining areas.

Maharashtra Minister Mangal Prasad Lodha on incessant rains in Mumbai said, "The police, NDRF and BMC are handling the situation well, and public transport and local trains are still operating despite a red alert. There are 5 teams of NDRF that are also present as a precautionary measure."

Mumbai: A bus was partially submerged, and two-wheeler riders were pushing their scooters through a severely waterlogged street outside Kurla railway station. 

Due to heavy rains in the Mumbai region and waterlogging, Mainline train services between CSMT and Thane station are suspended until further notice Shuttle service are running between Thane - Karjat, Khopoli and Kasara Station.

Maharashtra's Pune receives heavy rain.

Rainfall information over Mumbai from 0830 hrs IST of 19th August to 1130 hrs IST of 19th August 2025 in mm

• Vikhroli 95.0
• Santacruz 94.8
• Juhu 57.0
• Bandra 45.0
• Byculla 37.5
• Colaba 13.8

Continuous heavy rainfall causes severe waterlogging in parts of Mumbai, with knee-deep water levels in some parts. Visuals from outside Kurla railway station.

Mumbai:  Heavy rainfall triggers severe waterlogging in Wadala Char Rasta area. 

Central Railway suspends local train services on harbour line due to submergence of tracks; main line fast services also hit, said officials.

The water level of Mithi River has touched the danger mark at Kranti Nagar, Kurla Bridge. An NDRF team has been deployed on-site and nearby residents have been alerted as a precautionary measure. Mumbai Police is announcing that the water of Meethi River can enter Kranti Nagar in Kurla; therefore, citizens are requested to take shelter in the nearby school. Arrangements for food and water have been made there.

Incessant rain has caused waterlogging in several parts of Mumbai, including railway tracks, affecting local train services.

Mumbai: Amid continuous heavy rainfall, Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar visited the state emergency control room and took stock of the situation. 

Waterlogging in several parts of Mumbai due to continuous rainfall in the city. Visuals from Dadar-Hindmata area.

Daily life affected as heavy rain continues to lash Mumbai. Visuals from Nala Sopara.

Heavily waterlogged road at Matunga as Mumbai witnesses continuous downpour.

Commuters wade through a severely waterlogged road near Airoli railway bridge underpass in Mumbai.

Areas with the highest rainfall recorded in Mumbai from 8 am of August 18 to 8 am of August 19 in mm

Western Suburbs

• Chincholi Fire Station – 361
• Kandivali Fire Station – 337
• Dindoshi Colony Municipal School – 305
• Magathane Bus Depot – 304
• Vesave Pumping Station – 240

City Area

• Rain Water Pipeline Workshop, Dadar – 300
• B. Nadkarni Municipal School, Wadala – 282
• Frosberry Reservoir, F South Division – 265
• Pratiksha Nagar Municipal School, Shiv – 252
• Savitribai Phule Municipal School, Worli – 250

Eastern Suburbs

• Chembur Fire Station – 297
• Building Proposal Office, Vikhroli – 293
• Paspoli Municipal School, Powai – 290
• Veena Nagar Municipal School – 288
• Tagore Nagar Municipal School – 287

The ground floor of Suresh Smriti Apartment in the Andheri area of Mumbai is filled with water up to the knees, and all the cars parked in the parking lot are submerged in water; there is no other way to take them out. The security cabin is also filled with water.

Due to heavy rains, the medical store on Andheri Veera Desai Road in Mumbai is filled with water. The entire area is submerged.

Amid incessant rain, several areas in Palghar have been waterlogged.

Mumbai: Marine Drive witnesses high tides amid the heavy rainfall in the city.

Mumbai continues to witness rain. Visuals from the Gateway of India.

 Mumbai: Due to the heavy rainfall, the Mithi River flows near the danger mark.

Mumbai, Maharashtra: Waterlogging was in the Eastern Express Highway Area as heavy rain lashed Mumbai.

Several parts of Mumbai received more than 200 mm rainfall in the last 24 hours, with Vikhroli in the eastern suburbs reporting the highest downpour at 255.5 mm, the the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday. In the 24-hour period ending at 8.30 am on Tuesday, the Santacruz observatory (representative of western suburbs) recorded 238.2 mm rainfall, while the Colaba observatory (in south Mumbai) logged 110.4 mm rain, it said. Vikhroli reported the highest downpour at 255.5 mm, followed by Byculla at 241 mm, Juhu 221.5 mm and Bandra 211 mm, the IMD said. The city's Mahalaxmi area recorded comparatively lower rainfall at 72.5 mm, it added.

Waterlogging can be seen in various parts of Mumbai as heavy rain lashes the city. Visuals from Bandra Khar Link Road.

Waterlogging was seen as heavy rain lashes Mumbai. Visuals from Chuna Bhatti.

In view of the heavy rains, the Mumbai Police has appealed to private companies to provide work from home.

BMC has declared a holiday today for all private offices and establishments in its jurisdiction, except for essential/emergency services. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Red Alert for extremely heavy rainfall in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) area (Mumbai city and suburbs) today, Tuesday, 19th August 2025. The concerned offices and establishments should immediately instruct their employees to work from home, depending on the nature of their work.

Mumbai: Severe waterlogging in Chembur following incessant rainfall in the region.

Mumbai: Waterlogging on Atal Setu Highway, Panvel, as heavy rainfall continues to batter the region.

Mumbai: Today's weather forecast at 8 am: Very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall very likely in city and suburbs. Occasional gusty winds reaching 45-55 kmph very likely.

Tide Timings

High Tide

• 9:16 am: 3.75 mtr
• 8:53 pm: 3.14 mtr

Low Tide

• 3:16 pm: 2.22 mtr
• Next day (20. 08. 2025) 3:11 am: 1.05 mtr

Average rainfall from 18. 08. 2025: 0800 hrs to 19. 08. 2025: 0800 hrs

• City: 186.43 mm
• ES: 208.78 mm

Maharashtra: Waterlogging seen as heavy rain lashes Mumbai. Visuals from Vasai-Virar.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday issued a warning about the severe weather conditions in the state, particularly in Mumbai, due to heavy rainfall. "In the last 2 days, Maharashtra has received widespread rainfall. Red Alert and Orange Alert have been issued for several districts. Even for the next three days, until 21st August, half of the districts in Maharashtra have either Red Alert or Orange Alert. We discussed the precautions that need to be taken due to this," Fadnavis said.

Many rivers in Maharashtra's Raigad and Ratnagiri districts are overflowing due to heavy rains.

• Raigad district: Jagbudi, Shastri, and Vashishti rivers are flowing above the danger level.
• Ratnagiri district: Kajli and Kodavali rivers have also crossed the danger mark.

Avg Rainfall details from 18.08.2025 0800 hrs to 19.08.2025 0700 hrs: 

• CT- 178.56 mm
• ES- 190.50 mm
• WS- 220.82 mm 

Rainfall details from 0500 hrs to  0700 hrs: 

• CT: B Nadkarni Park & Worli Seaface Mun School-36, Gokhale Road South Mun School-27, SWD workshop Dadar-26, Pratiksha Nagar Mun School & Dadar Fire stn-22mm
• ES: S ward Offfice-33mm, B P Office, Vikhroli-31, Tagor Nagar Mun School & Mulund Fire stn & Bhandup Complex-30, Paspoli Powai Mum School & Veer Savarkar Mum School-28, Mithagar Mum School & Chembur Fire Stn-26mm
• WS: Dindoshi Vasahat Mum School-40, dindoshi Fire Stn.39, Malad Deput & Chicholi Fire Stn-38, Supari Tanck Mum School, Bandra & Goregaon-35, P/N Ward Office-30, P/E ward-28, Pratiskha Nagar Mun School, Oshiwara-26.

Due to heavy rainfall in Mumbai, the area near Vakola Police Station is completely waterlogged. Water has collected around the police station, making it difficult for people to move around, especially those commuting in the morning.

Mumbai has been witnessing intermittent rain for several days, leading to waterlogging in several areas. Visuals from the Andheri subway, which remains completely submerged.

Mumbai recorded an increase in malaria, chikungunya and hepatitis cases between January-August 2025 as compared to the same period of the previous year, the city civic body said on Monday. However, a decline was noticed in cases of dengue, leptospirosis and gastroenteritis during the period under review, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said in its report - Monsoon-Related Diseases. The financial capital reported 4,825 cases of malaria during January-August (till August 14), up from 4,021 in the same period of the previous year. Also, 328 cases of chikungunya (210 last year) and 703 of hepatitis (662) were logged in the first eight months of the calendar year, said the report. (PTI)

Mumbai: Heavy overnight rainfall triggers waterlogging in several areas. Relentless downpours brought the Maharashtra city to a standstill, prompting the civic body to declare a holiday for schools and colleges on Monday. Several parts of the country's financial capital received more than 100 mm rainfall in nine hours on Monday.

It is still raining heavily in Mumbai, and many areas are waterlogged. The Andheri subway has been completely shut for traffic since Monday because it is fully submerged under water due to the continuous downpour.

The IndiGo airline has issued a travel advisory for passengers asking them to leave early to catch their flight and to keep an eye on flight status via our app or website. "With Mumbai drenched in heavy showers, several routes to the airport are witnessing waterlogging and sluggish traffic. This has, in turn, led to operational challenges, with delays in both departures and arrivals and we truly regret the inconvenience this may cause. If you're scheduled to travel, we recommend leaving a little earlier and keeping an eye on your flight status via our app or website. Our teams are closely monitoring the situation and working diligently to keep operations steady. Your safety, comfort, and peace of mind remain our priority, and we deeply value your patience and understanding," the airline said in an X post.

It is still raining heavily in Mumbai, due to which waterlogging has occurred at many places. The Andheri subway has been completely closed for general traffic since Monday, and due to the rain, the subway is completely submerged in water.

The Meteorological Department has issued a warning of heavy rain from 17 to 21 August, so Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered to remain alert. So far, 7 people have died in various incidents. Some rivers in Konkan have crossed the danger mark. The damage is more in Jalgaon.

Rainfall in different parts of Mumbai between 8:30 pm Monday to 5:30 am Tuesday (in mm):

• Vikhroli: 194.5 mm
• Santacruz: 185.0 mm
• Juhu: 173.5 mm
• Byculla: 167.0 mm
• Bandra: 157.0 mm 
• Colaba: 79.8 mm 
• Mahalaxmi: 71.9mm

In Nanded district, more than 200 people were stranded in floods amid incessant rains, forcing authorities to call the Army for rescue and relief efforts. District collectors of Nanded, Latur, and Bidar are coordinating with each other to carry out rescue operations, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said. "One NDRF team, one military unit, and a police team are working in coordination for the rescue efforts. A military unit from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar has also been dispatched," Fadnavis said.

Seven people have lost their lives in the continuous rains that continued to batter many parts of Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Monday. "So far, 7 lives have been lost. Some rivers in Konkan have risen to an alarming level, and Jalgaon has reported extensive losses." Fadnavis posted on X after reviewing the rainfall situation at a meeting in the state secretariat.

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced that all schools and colleges in Mumbai will remain closed on Tuesday as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert warning for city and suburbs.

The weather department has issued a red alert for Mumbai and its suburbs, warning of heavy rain. In view of the weather forecast, the administration has appealed to people to leave home only for important work. All schools and colleges in Mumbai have been closed today. Apart from this, all schools in Thane, Palghar and Navi Mumbai are also closed today. According to the department, similar rain is expected to continue till August 21.

In the wake of heavy rains in Mumbai over the last few days, Vihar lake, one of the key sources of potable water for the metropolis, started overflowing on Monday afternoon, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said. The lake, which has a storage capacity of 2,769.8 crore litres, is the sixth of the seven reservoirs, that supply potable water to Mumbai, to overflow, bringing relief to local residents. The lake, located in the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, overflowed at 2.45 pm , the BMC said. Last year, the lake started overflowing almost a month early, on July 25.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said Mumbai received 177 mm rain in six to eight hours on Monday and asked citizens to observe all precautions since more is expected through the day along with high tides. As heavy rains lashed Mumbai on Monday, waterlogging was reported in several pockets, leading to traffic jams. In Thane district, heavy downpours triggered a landslide in a hilly area in Kalyan damaging four houses, officials said. Nobody was injured.