Mumbai Rains, Weather Highlights: IMD issues ‘red’ alert for next 3 hours; flight ops likely to be hit today

The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai has advised its passengers to check their flight status on the websites of their respective airlines amid heavy rainfall in the city.

Over a post on X, the Airport wrote: "In view of the heavy rain forecast in Mumbai, passengers are advised to check their flight status with their respective airlines and allow extra travel time to reach the airport."

Roads were severely waterlogged in Mumbai's Lower Parel, Chunnabhatti and King's Circle, among other areas, amid heavy rainfall across the city on Monday.

(Express Photos by Akash Patil and Ganesh Shirsekar)

Here's how much rainfall was received in various pockets across Mumbai on Monday between 8:30 am to 11:30 am:

Tata Power, Chembur: 91.5 mm

Vikhroli: 78.5 mm

Juhu: 60.0 mm

Sion: 58.5 mm

Bandra 50.0 mm

Santacruz: 47.2 mm

Colaba: 29.0 mm

As heavy rainfall lashed Mumbai city on Monday, waterlogging was reported in several pockets, leading to slow moving traffic.

The Commissioner of Police, Greater Mumbai on Monday advised citizens to exercise caution as heavy rainfall continued to lash the city amid IMD's 'orange' alert leading to waterlogging and reduced visibility.

Over a post on X, the CP wrote: "Dear Mumbaikars, Caution is advised as heavy rainfall continues under Orange Alert, incidents of water-logging and reduced visibility are being reported from multiple areas. Please avoid non-essential travel, plan your commute with care, and step out only if necessary."

"Our officials and staff are on high alert and ready to assist. In case of any emergency, please dial 100 / 112 / 103. Your safety always comes first," the post added.

In light of the incessant showers lashing Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has declared a holiday for all schools and colleges in the city operating in the second shift, that is, post 12 pm.

Over a post on X, BMC wrote: "...keeping in mind the safety of students due to the continuous rains that have been continuing since morning, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Commissioner and Administrator Mr. Bhushan Gagrani has declared a holiday for all schools and colleges in Mumbai in the second semester i.e. after 12 noon on Monday, August 18, 2025."

The Mumbai Traffic Police on Monday warned commuters of slow moving traffic on various junctions across the city, as water accumulated on streets amid heavy rainfall.

The police included the Albert Junction - Palace Cinema - Bawla Compound (Byculla), where 1-1.5 feet of water has accumulated, causing traffic to move slowly.

The police alsoa said that traffic movement is slow at Mahalaxmi Temple (Both Bounds - Tardeo) due to waterlogging in the area.

Water has accumulated in the low-lying area near Elphinstone Bridge (Bhoiwada). Due to this, ausing traffic to be diverted from Aurora Junction.

Water has also accumulated in the low-lying areas near Elphinstone Bridge (Bhoiwada), and traffic there is also moving slowly.

Traffic is moving slowly due to 1 to 1.5 feet of water accumulation at RC Marg Monorail station, opposite Mani hotel, Amar Mahal junction, Cheda Nagar Service road, the police warned.

In an update over X, the Mumbai Traffic Police have informed that water has accumulated on the road in front of a Pratiksha Nagar building, following which traffic in that area is moving slowly.

"Water has accumulated on the road in front of Pratiksha Nagar (Anthill) Building Number H 9/ L 5. Approximately half a foot of water has accumulated on RTO Road, and similarly, about one and a half feet of water has accumulated at Pratiksha Nagar. As a result, traffic is moving at a slow pace," it wrote online.

The Mumbai police and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued an advisory for citizens amid heavy rainfall and waterlogging, asking them to avoid stepping out "unless essential."

"Avoid non-essential travel, plan your commute with care, and step out only if necessary," the advisory stated.

The police teams have also been put on 'high' alert in the city.

"Teams on high alert. Emergencies: 100 / 112 / 103. Stay safe!" it stated.

Owing to heavy rainfall and waterlogging, traffic on some of the routes leading to the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai has been moving slowly.

Airlines such as Akasa Air and IndiGo have advised travelers to keep additional time for commute to the airport, and check for flight updates regularly.

Over a post on X, Akasa Air wrote: "Due to heavy rainfall in certain parts of Mumbai, Bengaluru, Goa, and Pune, we anticipate slow moving traffic and congestion on roads leading to the airport. To ensure a seamless travel experience, we request you to plan for additional travel time to reach the airport well in time for your flight. Please check your flight status here: http://bit.ly/qpfltsts. We realize that this may inconvenience your travel plans and seek your understanding."

Meanwhile, IndiGo shared that its airport staff will help the travelers along the way.

The airline wrote: "The rain continues to make its presence felt across Mumbai, and road travel has been affected in parts. Traffic is moving slowly on some routes to the airport due to persistent showers and pooling water. If you are catching a flight today, we recommend heading out early and keeping an eye on your flight updates via our app and website. Our airport teams are standing by and ready to help you along the way."

Mumbai, Ratnagiri, Raigad, Satara, Kolhapur districts are witnessing heavy to very heavy rainfall on Monday under the 'red' alert issued by the IMD.

The weather agency has also issued an 'orange' alert for Jalna, Beed, Pune, and Chandrapur.

Heavy rainfall has also been witnessed across Vidarbha, Marathwada region of Maharashtra.

Due to heavy rainfall in Mumbai and severe traffic congestion since Monday morning, the bike rally scheduled to bring the historic sword of Shrimant Raghuji Raje Bhosale from Mumbai Airport has been cancelled.

However, the evening program in the presence of the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Ministers will take place at the scheduled time.

Heavy rainfall has resulted in waterlogging at Wadala, King Circle, Kurla and Andheri subway leading to traffic congestion.

The vehicular traffic is moving slowly on Western Express Highway and the Eastern Express Highway.

The local trains on Western as well as central line are now running late by 15-20 minutes due to water logging on tracks on a few spots.

According to data released by the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation, Nerul received the heaviest rainfall, at 147.60 mm, in the past 24 hours.

Navi Mumbai, on an average, clocked in 115.17 mm rainfall, over the past 24 hours. The city has received an average rainfall of 1,948.78 mm since June 1 this year.

Here's how much each area in Navi Mumbai received rainfall over the past 24 hours:

Belapur: 136.60 mm,

Vashi: 131.60 mm

Koparkhairne: 105.60 mm

Airoli: 92.20 mm

Digha: 77.40 mm

The Morbe dam area received 77.60 mm of rainfall on Monday, with water levels currently at 85.40 m (87.10%). Total rainfall received since June 1 was recorded to be 2,522.60 mm.

There's a possibility of high tides (reaching upto 3.08 metres) at around 6:51 pm today.

So far, incidents of one each of tree falling, branch falling, waterlogging and accident call have been reported in Navi Mumbai.

Records show that in the past 24 hours between Sunday and Monday, several pockets of Mumbai received over 100 mm rainfall. The heaviest rain was logged in the Eastern suburbs' Chembur at 113 mm, followed by 109 mm rain in Ghatkopar, 108 mm rain in Mankhurd.

In the western suburbs, heaviest rainfall was recorded at 111 mm in Santacruz, followed by 102 mm rain in Versova, 100 mm rain in Andheri.

Meanwhile, in the island city division, the heaviest rain was recorded at 108 mm rain in Sion, followed by 92 mm rain in Dadar.

According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Mumbai's eastern suburbs recorded heaviest rainfall, clocking in an average of 39 mm rain between 9 am and 10 am on Monday.

This was followed by the island city division, which recorded 37 mm rainfall, and the western suburbs with 29 mm rainfall.

Here's how much rainfall each area in Mumbai received between 9 and 10 am today:

Island city division:

Pratiksha Nagar Mun. School, Sion, Worli Seaface Mun. School, Worli: 37 mm

B Nadkarni Park Mun. School, Wadala: 34 mm

Frosberry Reserviour: 33 mm

Municipal Head Office: 30 mm

Rawali Camp, City Institute of DM, Sewri Koliwada Mun. School, Sewri: 29 mm

SWD Workshop Dadar: 27 mm

D Ward Office, F North Ward Office ES: 26 mm

Eastern Suburbs:

Chembur Fire Station: 65mm

Shivaji Nagar Mun. School: 50 mm

Vaibhava Nagar Mun. school: 49 mm

Mankhurd fire station: 48 mm

Collector Colony Mun. School, Chembur: 46 mm

Nutan Vidya Mandir: 44 mm

MPS Maharashtra Nagar Mun. School Mankhurd: 43 mm

M/E, M/W ward office: 42 mm

Tagore Nagar Mun. School Vikhroli: 42 mm

BP office Vikhroli West: 38 mm

Rambai Mun school Ghatkopar: 37 mm

Vikhroli fire station: 36 mm

MCMCR Powai: 35 mm

Western suburbs:

Bandra fire station: 2 mm

Versova pumping station: 24 mm

BKC fire station, Marol fire station: 23 mm

Waterlogging has also been reported near Kurla railway station, Andheri's D N Nagar, Dadar, Hindmata junction besides other low lying areas, after heavy rainfall lashed the city early Monday.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘red’ alert for the city and Mumbai suburban districts, indicating heavy to very heavy rainfall for the next couple of hours.

Owing to heavy rainfall, the local trains are running late by 10 minutes on the Central as well as Western Lines.

Due to heavy rains across Mumbai, local trains are running late by 10 minutes on the Central and the Western Lines.

According to the Mumbai traffic police, waterlogging has been reported along the Vakola bridge, Hyatt Junction as well as Khar subway, leading to slow traffic movement.

Owing to waterlogging, both lanes of the Andheri subway have been shut for vehicular movement for the day.

The Mumbai Traffic Police have informed that traffic will now be routed via Thackeray bridge and Gokhale bridge.

For the third consecutive day, Mumbai woke up to very heavy rainfall on Monday, leading the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue an ‘orange’ alert for the city and its neighbouring districts of Thane and Palghar, indicating heavy to very heavy rainfall throughout the day.

Data from the IMD shows that in the past 24 hours ending at 8:30 am on Monday, the suburban Santacruz station received 99 mm rainfall while the Colaba coastal observatory registered 38 mm rain.

According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) automatic weather stations, between 8:00 am Sunday and 6:00 am on Monday, the heaviest rainfall was recorded in the eastern suburbs which clocked in average of 60.57 mm rain, followed by 52.30 average rainfall in the western suburbs, and 45 mm rain in the island city division.

The National Disaster Management Authority’s Sachet portal, meanwhile, has placed Mumbai, Mumbai Suburban and Raigad districts under a ‘red’ warning owing to heavy rain spells until 12 pm today.

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