Mumbai Rains Highlights: Widespread waterlogging in many areas, BMC warns of high tide

Mumbai: High tide batters city coast as heavy rainfall continues. See visuals from Coastal Road.

Amidst continuous rainfall in Mumbai, a large tree suddenly collapsed near Churchgate station. Two vehicles parked at the spot were severely damaged after being struck by the falling tree. However, there have been no reports of any casualties so far. Upon receiving information about the incident, police and fire brigade teams arrived at the scene and initiated relief and rescue operations.

Reported by Sachin Chaudhary 

Mumbai has been experiencing intermittent heavy rainfall since this morning. Over 150 mm of rain has been recorded in the city, as well as in the eastern and western suburbs, in the last 24 hours. A high tide of 4.40 meters is expected around 1:45 PM. High waves are rising. Police are continuously patrolling the coastline. People are being urged not to go near the sea during high tide, avoid taking selfies, and refrain from venturing into deep waters.

The impact of the morning rain was clearly visible on traffic. Vehicles moved at a slow pace on the Eastern Freeway, Eastern Express Highway, and Western Express Highway. Long traffic jams were observed in several places.

The rain has also affected Mumbai's local train services; several trains are running with delays of 5 to 10 minutes. The administration is currently on high alert, and people are being urged not to step out of their homes unnecessarily and to avoid visiting the seafront.

Reported by Sachin Chaudhary

The IMD has predicted heavy rainfall in Mumbai till July 4, with extremely heavy rain expected at isolated places on July 3. Widespread rain activity is likely across central Maharashtra till July 6, with very heavy showers forecast in ghat areas and parts of Marathwada, along with thunderstorms and lightning.

Heavy rains continue to lash Thane district over the last 24 hours, with Ambarnath recording the highest precipitation at 157 mm. Ulhasnagar received 128 mm, Kalyan logged 112 mm, Bhiwandi recorded 97 mm, Murbad 70 mm and Shahapur 44 mm. Heavy rains lashed the state as the monsoon intensifies across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, raising the possibility of waterlogging and traffic disruptions in several areas.
 

Daily life in Maharashtra's Raigad district has been disrupted by continuous torrential rainfall over the past 24 hours. The Meteorological Department has issued a 'Red Alert' for the district. Anticipating excessive rainfall, the district administration has alerted all relevant departments and declared a holiday for all schools in the district. Persistent rain is causing water levels in rivers, streams, and dams to rise, raising concerns about potential flood-like conditions. The administration has initiated the process of relocating residents from landslide-prone areas, as well as those living in riverside and coastal villages, to safer locations.

The District Magistrate and the Disaster Management Department are closely monitoring the situation. Agencies across the Revenue, Police, Health, and Public Works departments, as well as Gram Panchayat-level machinery, have been placed on high alert. Rescue teams are on standby to handle any potential emergency.

The district administration has urged citizens to avoid stepping out of their homes unnecessarily, to stay away from rivers and streams, and to adhere to the guidelines issued by the authorities. According to the Meteorological Department, heavy rainfall is likely to continue for the next few hours; consequently, the entire Raigad district remains on high alert.

Reported by Sachin Chaudhary

Waterlogging reported on the Vivalvede (Mahalaxmi) flyover—located on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad National Highway—during the very first spell of rain, severely disrupting traffic. Heavy rain has been lashing the Palghar area continuously for the past two days.

As part of the national highway concretization project, a concrete layer was laid over the existing asphalt surface of this approximately 740-meter-long flyover. However, due to improper measurements during the work, potholes have formed at a sharp bend on the flyover. Additionally, the drainage holes meant for rainwater runoff became partially blocked during the concretization process.

The administration had previously attempted to facilitate drainage by enlarging the holes. Following the waterlogging this year, the highway police and local administration are monitoring the situation and have initiated efforts to clear the water.

Visuals from the Andheri, Navi Mumbai, Kurla East, SG Barve Road, Sindhi Society, Chembur, Kings Circle and Gandhi Market areas showed waterlogged roads which affected vehicular movement. As heavy rainfall continues in the city, Dadar Station in Mumbai also witnessed waterlogged railway tracks.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall across Mumbai and its suburbs with the intensity likely to increase to extremely heavy rain during the night. The weather office also warned of occasional gusty winds reaching speeds of 50–60 kmph, urging residents to remain cautious. As per the updates from the BMC, high tide is expected at 1:31 am on July 3.

The BMC stated that during the 24-hour period between 8 am on July 1 and 8 am on July 2, the city recorded an average rainfall of 172 mm, while the eastern suburbs received 189 mm and the western suburbs recorded 165 mm. Several parts of Mumbai witnessed severe waterlogging on Thursday following heavy rainfall that lashed the city since early morning, disrupting traffic and affecting normal life.

In the western suburbs, SWM Santacruz Workshop recorded 223.4 mm of rainfall, followed by Nariyal Wadi School, Santacruz (222.2 mm), Andheri Fire Station (213.2 mm), K East Ward Office (200.8 mm) and K West Ward Office (200.6 mm). (ANI)

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a nowcast red alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Raigad districts, forecasting moderate to intense spells of rain at isolated places over the next three hours till 10:45 am. The weather department advised people to avoid weak structures and low-lying and waterlogging-prone areas; stay away from trees and electric poles; and remain updated with the latest weather information.

Train services on Mumbai's Central Railway network were running behind schedule on Thursday morning due to reduced visibility caused by heavy rainfall, railway officials said. According to the Central Railway Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO), trains are running late because of reduced visibility in many parts across the network. Services on the Harbour Line and Main Line are running with delays of approximately 5 to 10 minutes, the CPRO said.

A landslide has occurred at Nivli Ghat on the Mumbai-Goa Highway in Ratnagiri district. Traffic on the road has been halted due to the accumulation of soil and stones. The Meteorological Department has issued a 'Red Alert' for Ratnagiri district. Heavy rain is lashing several areas of Ratnagiri district.

A holiday has been declared today for all schools and colleges in Maharashtra's Raigad district. All schools in the district's Panvel, Alibaug, and Poladpur areas will remain closed today. The District Collector took this decision in view of the heavy rainfall warning. The Meteorological Department has issued an 'Orange Alert' for heavy rain in the Raigad and Konkan regions today. Earlier, a holiday had already been announced for Palghar district as well, due to a 'Red Alert' for heavy rainfall.

reported by Sachin Chaudhary

A local says, "...I have been observing this for a long time; even a little rain leads to severe waterlogging...The government should implement waterlogging mitigation measures here..."

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected across the city and suburbs today, with the possibility of extremely heavy rain tonight and into tomorrow morning. Occasional gusty winds of 50–60 km/h are also likely. High tide is expected at 1:45 PM and again at 1:31 AM on 3 July, while low tide is expected at 7:49 PM and 7:11 AM on 3 July. During the 24-hour period from 8:00 AM on 1 July to 8:00 AM on 2 July 2026, the average rainfall recorded was 172 mm in the City, 189 mm in the Eastern Suburbs, and 165 mm in the Western Suburbs, BMC said in a statement.

Two people lost their lives during two separate incidents in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region within 24 hours. In South Mumbai's Walkeshwar, a 51-year-old pedestrian was killed after a third-floor balcony of a cessed building collapsed onto the road and in Navi Mumbai's Kamothe, a 45-year-old man died and his 12-year-old daughter was injured when a portion of their bedroom ceiling slab crashed while they were asleep.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD), in its advisory urged people to avoid weak structures and low-lying and waterlogging-prone areas; stay away from trees and electric poles; and remain updated with the latest weather information. Meanwhile, according to the IMD Mumbai, the eastern suburbs recorded the highest rainfall between 8 am on July 1 and 7 am on July 2, with Mithagar Municipal School, Mulund, receiving 230.8 mm of rainfall, followed by Mankhurd Fire Station (228.6 mm) and S Ward Office (227 mm).

Because of heavy rains and waterlogging in several parts, schools and colleges in some regions have announced holiday on Thursday. Civic bodies in Panvel, Uran, Palghar and Raigad have declared a holiday for schools and colleges as a precautionary measure amid the intense rainfall in Maharashtra.

Waterlogging was reported in a section of the road at Gandhi Market, located between Matunga and Sion in Mumbai; however, this has not impacted road traffic, which continues to move at a normal pace. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a 'Red Alert' for Mumbai for the next three hours.

Reported by Sameer Bhise 

Between 8:00 AM on July 1, 2026, and 6:00 AM on July 2, 2026, rainfall recorded in Mumbai was 134 mm in the City area, 164 mm in the Eastern Suburbs, and 149 mm in the Western Suburbs. Locations recording the highest rainfall within the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) area:

Eastern Suburbs (ES):
Mitha Municipal School, Mulund – 218.6 mm
S Ward Office – 212 mm
Paspoli Municipal School, Powai – 208.4 mm
Gavanpada Fire Station – 205.8 mm
Mankhurd Fire Station – 200 mm

Western Suburbs (WS):
SWM Santacruz Workshop – 216 mm
Narialwadi School, Santacruz – 214.4 mm
Andheri Fire Station – 204 mm
Cooper Hospital – 193.2 mm
K-West Ward Office – 192.6 mm

Mumbai City (City):
G-South Ward Office – 187.8 mm
F-South Ward Office – 179 mm
F-North Ward Office – 175 mm
B-Nadkarni Park Municipal School, Wadala – 173.6 mm
Adarsh ​​Nagar School, Worli – 172.8 mm

Reported by Sachin Chaudhary

Amid heavy rains in Mumbai, two girls suffered an electric shock after coming into contact with an exposed live wire on a waterlogged road near the LP Bridge in Nerul but survived the incident. So far two people have died in separate incidents in Mumbai after heavy rains.

From 8 AM on July 1 to 6 AM on July 2, Mumbai city recorded 134 mm, the eastern suburbs 164 mm, and the western suburbs 149 mm of rainfall. Waterlogging was reported from several low-lying areas, but public transport services continued to operate, though with delays. The BMC said complaints of waterlogging were received from Andheri, Santacruz, Khar, Bandra, Kurla, Vikhroli, Powai, Ghatkopar, Bhandup and Mulund following intense rainfall and the afternoon high tide of 4.16 metres.

The rains in Mumbai affected suburban rail operations. Local train services on the Harbour Line were disrupted after an overhead wire snapped early Wednesday morning, impacting train movement between Navi Mumbai and parts of Mumbai. While Central Railway and Western Railway services continued to operate, delays were reported at many places. However, the BEST bus services remained largely normal despite the weather conditions.

Rain has been continuing in Mumbai since last night. Rainfall of 134 mm was recorded in Mumbai city, 164 mm in the eastern suburbs, and 149 mm in the western suburbs. The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Mumbai for the next three hours.

Reported by Sameer Bhise

The India Meteorological Department's (IMD) Colaba and Santacruz observatories recorded 30 mm and 108 mm of rainfall, respectively, between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm, according to the BMC's monsoon report. Tagore Nagar Municipal School in Vikhroli recorded the highest rainfall at 146.4 mm between 8 am and 7 pm, followed by Paspoli Powai Municipal School (142.8 mm) and the S Ward office at Bhandup (141.6 mm).

The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in Mumbai and its suburbs over the next 24 hours, accompanied by gusty winds. As per the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) monsoon report issued at 6 pm, the city recorded an average rainfall of 49 mm between 8 am and 6 pm, while the eastern and western suburbs received 99 mm and 90 mm, respectively.

Heavy rains continued to lash Mumbai on Thursday with the eastern and western suburbs recording rainfall between 90 mm and 99 mm, causing waterlogging in several low-lying areas and disrupting road traffic and suburban train services. Three flights were diverted due to rains. All of them have returned to Mumbai, officials said.