Mumbai Rains: BMC activates emergency action plan as city crippled with waterlogging, traffic snarls

Amid heavy rainfall in Mumbai, Mayor Ritu Tawde said the city was prepared to handle the monsoon situation and urged residents to enjoy the long-awaited showers while remaining cautious.

"It's a great thing that the rains have finally arrived after so much waiting. Mumbaikars should enjoy it," she said while visiting Gandhi Market, one of the areas affected by waterlogging earlier in the day.

Tawde said dewatering pumps were functioning efficiently at the site and that the roads had been cleared of accumulated rainwater. "I am at Gandhi Market, and the pumps are working here. The road is absolutely clean. The entire administration is on the ground," she said, assuring citizens that civic teams are working round the clock to manage the impact of heavy rainfall across the city.

Mumbai city and its suburbs have been witnessing continuous heavy rainfall for several hours, with over 300 mm of rain recorded in some areas. In view of the situation, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has fully activated its emergency response system.

The civic body has deployed more than 7,000 officers and staff across Mumbai to manage the situation and respond to rain-related issues. Authorities said teams are working round the clock to ensure minimal disruption to daily life.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a nowcast warning dated June 24, 2026 at 10:00 hrs IST, forecasting moderate spells of rain at isolated places. The warning is valid for the next three hours and has placed Mumbai and Thane under an orange alert, indicating the likelihood of moderate rainfall in isolated areas.

The IMD has advised people to take necessary precautions as intermittent rain is expected to continue over the region.

Mumbai has witnessed a lull in rainfall over the past half hour, leading to the drainage of accumulated rainwater from several low-lying areas across the city.

At Matunga’s Kings Circle and Gandhi Market, water that had accumulated earlier has now drained into the stormwater drains. As a result, traffic movement in these areas has returned to normal conditions.

A car was damaged in Mumbai’s Dadar area after trees were uprooted amid heavy rainfall that continued to lash the city. The incident occurred as strong winds and intense showers affected several parts of Mumbai.

Meanwhile, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued an orange warning for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Palghar and Sindhudurg districts, forecasting moderate to intense spells of rain in the region.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) weather forecast has predicted generally cloudy skies over Mumbai and its suburbs, along with moderate to heavy rainfall in several parts of the city.

The forecast also warns of the possibility of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning in both the city and adjoining suburban areas, officials said.

The accumulation of water has severely affected normal life in several areas of Mumbai, with residents facing significant inconvenience as routine activities were disrupted.

Traffic movement in Sion, Mumbai slowed down on Wednesday as heavy rainfall led to waterlogging at multiple locations across the city. Officials said vehicular movement was affected due to accumulated rainwater in several stretches, causing congestion in the area.

Several low-lying areas in Vasai–Virar and Nalasopara, located near Mumbai, have been inundated following heavy rainfall, leading to widespread waterlogging. The accumulation of water has severely affected normal life in these regions, with residents facing significant inconvenience as routine activities were disrupted.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has reported significant rainfall across Mumbai between 8 pm on June 23 and 6 am on June 24. According to the civic body, the island city recorded 184 mm of rainfall during the period, while the eastern suburbs received 154 mm and the western suburbs registered the highest rainfall at 190 mm.

A Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) official admitted that civic authorities have not yet found even a temporary solution to the severe waterlogging at the affected subway, where heavy rains have repeatedly disrupted traffic movement.

"We have not been able to find a temporary solution for this severe waterlogging. Our officers remain stationed here to ensure that vehicles do not enter the flooded stretch. However, some auto-rickshaw drivers still attempt to cross despite the warnings," the official told ANI.

A retaining wall adjoining a residential building collapsed in Mumbai's Vikhroli West late on Tuesday night amid heavy rainfall that has been lashing the city since the past several hours.

Authorities rushed to the spot after receiving information about the incident. There were no immediate reports of casualties or injuries, and further details are awaited.

A retaining wall adjoining a residential building collapsed in Mumbai's Vikhroli West late on Tuesday night amid heavy rainfall that has been lashing the city since the past several hours.

Authorities rushed to the spot after receiving information about the incident. There were no immediate reports of casualties or injuries, and further details are awaited.

Continuous heavy rainfall since Tuesday night has led to waterlogging in several parts of Mumbai, affecting traffic movement in low-lying areas, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said on Wednesday.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange warning for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Palghar and Sindhudurg districts, forecasting moderate to intense spells of rain over the next few hours.

Civic authorities said they are closely monitoring the situation as heavy showers continue to lash the city and adjoining districts.

The Andheri subway was temporarily closed to vehicular traffic after heavy rains led to severe waterlogging, prompting civic authorities to station officials at the site to prevent motorists from entering the flooded stretch.

Despite the warning, an auto-rickshaw driver attempted to cross the submerged underpass but got stranded midway as the water level rose rapidly. Two officials from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) waded through the water and rescued the driver, bringing him to safety.

"The driver's life was in danger. Our staff acted swiftly and managed to rescue him safely," a BMC official said.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Palghar and Sindhudurg in its 7 am nowcast, warning of moderate to intense spells of rainfall over the next three hours.

For the broader outlook, Mumbai city, its suburbs and Palghar remain under a red alert for the day, indicating the possibility of extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places. Thane is under an orange alert, while Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg are on yellow alert, signalling the likelihood of moderate rainfall with the need for residents to remain cautious.

Railway services on the Trans Harbour Line have resumed on both routes after temporary disruption caused by heavy rains. Train services from Vashi-Panvel towards Thane on the up line, as well as from Thane towards Vashi-Panvel on the down line, are now operating normally, bringing relief to thousands of daily commuters.

Several areas, including Hindmata, Matunga, Kurla and parts of Andheri, witnessed waterlogging, affecting traffic movement and causing inconvenience to residents. Civic authorities are monitoring the situation as heavy rain continues across the metropolis.

Mumbai has been witnessing heavy rainfall since Tuesday night, leading to waterlogging in several low-lying areas across the city. According to official figures, the western suburbs recorded 190 mm of rainfall, while the eastern suburbs received 154 mm. The island city registered 184 mm of rain.

Traffic movement on the Sion-Chembur Road has slowed considerably due to waterlogging near Chunabhatti. The situation has once again put the spotlight on the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's claims of extensive desilting of drains and preparedness for the monsoon, with commuters facing delays after the very first spell of heavy rain.