Mumbai Rains Live Updates: Roads Flooded As Heavy Showers Lash City; IMD Issues Red Alert For Thane, Orange For Mumbai

MLA Tushar Rathod has said that he would urge Maharashtra Water Resources Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil to order a probe into the flooding at Hasnal in Nanded district, where at least four persons died amid heavy rains.
Heavy rains wreaked havoc in Nanded district on Tuesday, with floodwaters entering about 80 per cent of Hasnal in Mukhed taluka.

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Mumbai Weather Today Live Updates: Western Railway has stated that Train No. 10115 Bandra Terminus–Madgaon Express will now begin its journey from Kaman Road instead of Bandra Terminus. As a result, the service stands cancelled between Bandra Terminus and Kaman Road.

- Traffic is moving slowly near Nalanda Bus Stop, Ghatkopar (southbound).

- Northbound traffic on Sion Bridge is affected due to a BMC dumper breakdown.

- Southbound traffic on Eastern Freeway (Pole No. 323, Wadala) is slow due to a taxi breakdown.

- A private car breakdown has slowed southbound traffic at Oberoi Bridge (Dindoshi).

- Vakola Bridge (northbound) is witnessing delays due to a car breakdown.

- Southbound traffic at Jagruti Nagar (Ghatkopar) is slow because of a private bus breakdown.

- Traffic has been closed at the T-junction of Maharashtra Nagar Tunnel (Trombay, Mankhurd) due to 7–8 feet of water accumulation from heavy rainfall.

Mumbai Weather Today Live Updates: A man died after falling into a water-filled quarry while an inundated bridge in Kalyan area was closed after heavy rains lashed Maharashtra's Thane district, officials said on Wednesday.

The neighbouring Palghar district also witnessed heavy overnight showers, flooding low-lying areas and disrupting movement at several locations, they said.
On Tuesday, authorities rescued 194 persons trapped in inundated areas of Vasai taluka in Palghar using boats and ropes on Tuesday, they said.

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Mumbai Weather Today Live Updates: Between 8 am on August 19 and 6 am on August 20, 2025, Mumbai witnessed substantial rainfall. Central Mumbai received 131.51 mm, the Eastern Suburbs saw 159.66 mm, and the Western Suburbs recorded 150.60 mm of rain.

Despite the heavy showers, the BMC stated on Wednesday morning that transport services were functioning normally with no BEST bus route changes and uninterrupted operations on Central, Harbour, and Western railway lines, showing an active yet manageable monsoon.

During the same period, Palghar also experienced intense rainfall: Tansa received 184 mm, Modaksagar 177 mm, and Middle Vaitarna 145 mm.

Mumbai Weather Today Live Updates: Local train services on the Central Railway's harbour line were restored by 3 am on Wednesday, more than 15 hours after Mumbai's lifeline was halted due to the subemergence of tracks following heavy rains, officials said.

All public transport services in Mumbai, including local trains, resumed normal operations on Wednesday morning, a day after the torrential rains crippled normal life, they said.

The submergence of tracks after heavy donwpour prompted the railway authorities to suspend the train operations first on the harbour line and later on the main line of the Central Railway before noon on Tuesday.

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Mumbai Weather Today Live Updates: The Brihanmumbai region (Mumbai city and suburbs) has witnessed extremely heavy rainfall over the past two days, with continuous showers since midnight on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.

Despite the downpour, life in Mumbai remains largely unaffected. Central, Western, and Harbour railway services, as well as BEST bus operations, are running smoothly.

Mumbai Weather Today Live Updates: 582 passengers stuck in the Mumbai Monorail near Mysore Colony between Chembur and Bhakti Park were rescued by the Mumbai Fire Brigade of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).

Out of 582 rescued passengers, suffocation of 23 passengers were treated onsite by the onboard doctor of the 108 ambulance and allowed to go.

Two patients were sent to Sion Hospital. As per information from Dr Mukesh, AMO, Sion Hospital, two persons, Kismat Kumar, 20 years, and Vivek Sonavane, 28 years, were treated on OPD basis, both are stable.

A Mumbai Monorail train broke down between Bhakti Park and Chembur stations near Mysore Colony on Tuesday evening, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded. The breakdown occurred due to a power supply failure caused by overcrowding, which exceeded the train's designed capacity.

The rescue operation was carried out by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), fire department personnel, and police. 

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Mumbai Weather Today Live Updates: Between August 16 and noon on August 19, 2025, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) reported that a total of 16,451.55 million litres (or 1,645.155 crore litres) of rainwater was pumped out across Mumbai via six major pumping stations

These pumps were in operation for 761 hours and 38 minutes over the four-day period.

To put this in perspective, the volume of water pumped is over twice the capacity of Tulsi Lake, which stores 804.6 crore litres.

Mumbai Weather Today Live Updates: IndiGo has issued travel advisory in view of heavy rains in Mumbai. 

Mumbai Weather Today Live Updates: The IMD issued Red alert for the north Konkan region on Tuesday including Mumbai, as well as several areas of central Maharashtra, warning of extremely heavy rainfall till August 20. Besides Mumbai, the alert has also been issued for Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Palghar.

The weather department has forecasted strong winds, reaching up to 40-50 kmph, over the region till aug 22.

Mumbai Weather Today Live Updates: The Lonavla Municipal Council has ordered the shutdown of schools within its jurisdiction on August 20 and 21, 2025. The decision follows a red alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for the ghat sections of Pune district.

Mumbai Weather Today Live Updates: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday said a message, claiming schools and colleges in the metropolis would remain closed on Wednesday in view of a 'red' rain alert warning, was fake.

As of Now, BMC has not declared the closure of schools or colleges.

Over 1,100 people were relocated to safer areas in Thane and Palghar districts of Maharashtra following heavy rains that disrupted daily life. In Kalyan taluka, localities such as Katai, Nandivali Shivani Nagar, Waldhuni and Bhopar were among the worst affected. Thane district saw 610 people evacuated, while 497 were shifted in Palghar. Rising water levels in the Ulhas River at Jambhulpada and Badlapur prompted authorities to close the Ulhas River bridge. Traffic was also affected at Dahagaon, where the Chandra River overflowed and at Walkas, where a bridge was submerged under floodwaters.

A total of 582 passengers were rescued from a monorail stranded between Mysore Colony and Bhakti Park, while approximately 200 more commuters were evacuated from a separate incident on the line between Acharya Atre and Wadala stations.

All 582 passengers trapped on a Mumbai monorail were safely evacuated by 9:50 PM on Tuesday after the train, stranded for over three hours near Mysore Colony, lost power amid heavy rainfall.

Rescuers initially attempted to tow the four-coach monorail, stuck on a curved, elevated track several feet above ground, using another monorail. However, the train’s brakes remained jammed, forcing the team to break windowpanes to bring passengers out safely. Emergency crews guided commuters through the broken windows onto hydraulic ladders, completing the operation and ensuring everyone was rescued without serious injuries.

All passengers stranded on the Mumbai Monorail have been safely rescued. Speaking to ANI, one commuter said that although most passengers remained calm, senior citizens and children experienced difficulties due to poor conditions. He added that suffocation inside the coaches was the biggest concern.

Another passenger, Sunil, shared that he had been stuck since 5.30 pm. According to him, the rescue efforts began nearly an hour after the train came to a halt. He also mentioned that since the monorail had arrived after a 30-minute gap, it was overcrowded with passengers.

Train services on the Central Railway’s main line between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Thane resumed on Tuesday evening after being suspended for nearly eight hours due to heavy rainfall in Mumbai. Operations were halted around 11:30 AM as waterlogging disrupted movement, bringing the city’s lifeline to a standstill. Services restarted when a train left CSMT at 7:28 PM, officials confirmed. While the main line is now operational, services on the harbour line between CSMT and Mankhurd remain suspended. Railway authorities said restoration work is still in progress to clear water and ensure safe travel for passengers.

A monorail in Mumbai’s Vashi Gaon came to a halt on Tuesday following a power supply glitch, leaving passengers stranded on the elevated track. Fire brigade teams, with the help of a crane, began evacuating people as police and engineers reached the site. Some commuters were stuck for over an hour while efforts were made to open the coaches. The Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation said the snag was minor and assured that services would be restored soon.

Continuous rainfall for the past 12 hours caused severe traffic congestion across Pune on Tuesday, with waterlogging, potholes and slow-moving vehicles adding to the chaos. Long queues of vehicles stretched for kilometres on Nagar Road, Sinhgad Road, Kesanand–Wagholi stretch, Hadapsar, Canal Road, SPPU Chowk and Laxmi Road, among other areas.

Pune City Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar issued an advisory urging citizens to remain cautious. “Heavy rainfall continues in the city, with waterlogging reported in several locations. People should avoid stepping out unless necessary. For emergencies, dial helpline number 112,” the statement read.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday shared an update on the relief work being carried out in flood-affected areas of the state. "Efforts are being made to provide immediate relief, with 525 pumps operational, 10 mini pumping stations, and six large pumping stations in use. Holding ponds have been created, and NDRF teams are working to shift people from flood-prone areas to safer locations, providing them with food, shelter, and medical camps... Geo-netting is being implemented in landslide-prone areas to prevent further incidents. The BMC is also providing food packets and other essentials to those affected, and public transport services are being managed to reduce traffic... It is an appeal to people to stay indoors unless necessary and for private companies to allow work from home to manage the high-intensity rainfall, which has caused significant flooding but is being mitigated by ongoing drainage efforts... Additionally, they instruct the Municipal Commissioner to assess and provide aid to areas affected by the flooding, including assistance for Ganesh idol immersions," Shinde told ANI.

The IMD has placed Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, and Ratnagiri districts under a red alert for the next three hours. The advisory warns of intense to very intense rainfall accompanied by strong winds blowing at 40–50 kmph, with gusts possibly reaching up to 60 kmph.

Heavy Rain has disrupted operations at Mumbai Airport, causing an average delay of 40 minutes for flights. In the afternoon alone, eight flights were forced to go around and three were diverted. Overall, the airport recorded 17 go-arounds and 11 diversions due to the conditions.

Mumbai Weather Today Live Updates: Intense rainfall in Mumbai is expected to subside starting Thursday. The city remains under a red alert today, with an orange alert issued for Wednesday and a yellow alert for Thursday, August 21.

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Mumbai Weather Today Live Updates: 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."

Mumbai Weather Today Live Updates: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis says, "Due to heavy rainfall in the state, there has been loss of life and property at some places. SDRF and NDRF personnel are deployed at certain locations. Mumbai has received around 300mm of rainfall due to which there have been a few disruptions."

Mumbai Weather Today Live Updates: The National Highway Authority has instructed the Thane District Administration to close vehicular traffic on the Rayta Bridge along National Highway 61 (Kalyan–Murbad–Malshej route) due to the continuous rise in the Ulhas River’s water level caused by heavy rainfall and discharge from the Barvi dam.

According to TOI, the authority stated that the bridge has become unsafe for traffic and advised using alternative routes to avoid accidents.

Mumbai Weather Today Live Updates: Mulshi Dam will increase water discharge into the Mula River to 10,600 cusecs by 1 PM today, officials said. Citizens have been urged to avoid the riverbed and exercise caution.

Mumbai Weather Today Live Updates: Municipal commissioner Bhushan Gagrani has said several parts of the city recorded more than 300 mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours ending 8am on Tuesday. “Despite this, all civic machinery is on alert. In view of the red alert issued by the IMD, we had already declared a holiday for all schools and colleges. After discussions with the state government, on Tuesday we extended this to all government, semi-government and municipal offices. Private offices have also been advised to allow employees to work from home to ease road traffic,” he said.

One person died while three others were rescued after being stranded as their car got swept away on a flooded road in Maharashtra's Beed district, officials said on Tuesday as per PTI Reported.

Mumbai Weather Today Live Updates: According to PTI officials, Central Railway suspends local train services on harbour line due to submergence of tracks; main line fast services also hit.

Mumbai Weather Today Live Updates: IMD has issued a red alert for Pune district, warning of heavy rainfall in the ghat regions of Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, and Pune over the next three hours, along with winds blowing at 40–50 kmph and gusts reaching up to 60 kmph.

Mumbai Weather Today Live Updates: In a post on X, Ajit Pawar wrote, "Visited the State Emergency Control Room to gather information about the situation arising due to heavy rainfall in Mumbai city and its surrounding areas, as well as other parts of the state, and issued necessary instructions".

Mumbai Weather Today Live Updates: Due to overnight downpour in mumbai, water entered the residential areas of Dombivli MIDC, leaving residents in chaos. Knee-deep water floods into the buildings as the drain passing through the area overflowed.

Mumbai Weather Today Live Updates: Surve Nagar in Kurla, Shaikh Mistry Dargah Road in Wadala, outside Oberoi Mall in Goregaon, Gandhi Nagar in Vikhroli, Shirodkar Market in Parel, Shanti Nagar Paper Box in MIDC, Gol Temple, Gulalwadi, Nawab Tank, Bawla Compound in Byculla, Wadala Station Junction, near Maratha Mandir Cinema in Mumbai Central, and Sewri are waterlogged, affecting traffic movement in mumbai.

Mumbai Weather Today Live Updates: A flood alert has been issued in Jalna as the overflowing Kasura River submerged the Srishti Bridge, disrupting traffic on the Shegaon-PandharpurDindi Highway.

Mumbai Weather Today Live Updates: Due to waterlogging at Shirodkar Market in Parel, traffic is being obstructed, and traffic police are assisting citizens in clearing the way.

Mumbai Weather Today Live Updates: As per Flightradar data, intense rainfall in Mumbai led to major flight disruptions, with delays reported for 155 outbound flights and 102 arriving flights at the city’s airport.

Mumbai Weather Today Live Updates: Torrential overnight rainfall led to significant waterlogging across Nalasopara East on Tuesday morning, disrupting daily life. Central Park Road, a vital link to the Nalasopara railway station was among the worst hit. Typically bustling with thousands of Mumbai-bound commuters during peak hours, the stretch appeared nearly deserted due to the flooding.

Mumbai Weather Today Live Updates: Marine Drive witnesses high tides amid the heavy rainfall in the city.

Mumbai Rains Today Live Updates: In view of the Red Alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for extremely heavy rainfall on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced a holiday for all private offices and establishments within its limits, excluding those offering essential or emergency services. Authorities have asked organisations to instruct employees to work from home based on job requirements.

Mumbai Rains Today Live Updates: Harbour (Mahim–Goregaon) and suburban line trains to continue running, confirms Western Railways.

Mumbai Rains Today Live Updates: Mumbai saw intense rainfall on Tuesday, leading to flight disruptions at the city airport. Arrival flights were delayed by an average of 10 minutes, while departures faced delays of about 20 minutes. Passengers were advised to verify their flight status before heading to the airport.

Mumbai Rains Today Live Updates: Following severe flooding in the villages of Rawan and Husnan near the Lendi River in Maharashtra’s Nanded district, around 50 residents were stranded due to rising water levels. After an urgent plea for help from the District Disaster Management Officer on Monday, the Indian Army promptly dispatched a rescue column, including medical, engineering, and emergency task force units, reports India Today.

Mumbai Weather Forecast Live Updates: Tourists were evacuated from Mumbai’s Powai Lake on Monday due to rising water levels after heavy rainfall.

Mumbai Weather Forecast Live Updates: Train operations on the Harbour Line experienced minor delays on Monday due to heavy rainfall and waterlogging at Mankhurd, Govandi, Kurla, and Tilak Nagar stations. The Mumbai Division of Central Railway apologized for the inconvenience caused and confirmed that services were running with slight delays.

Mumbai Weather Forecast Live Updates: Heavy rains in Maharashtra over the past two days have claimed seven lives, including four in the Marathwada region, as per a government press release. Chief Minister Fadnavis stated that red or orange alerts have been issued in 15 to 16 districts across the state. Mukhed taluka in Nanded was hit hardest, experiencing a cloudburst like situation. Rescue efforts are underway with assistance from the Army, NDRF, and local police. Around four lakh hectares of farmland particularly in Yavatmal, Beed, and Nanded have been damaged by the intense rainfall.

The Andheri Subway in Mumbai has been closed due to heavy waterlogging caused by continuous rainfall.

Mumbai Rains Today Live Updates: All schools and colleges in Mumbai will remain shut on Tuesday, August 19, as per the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), in light of the continuous heavy rainfall across the city.

Indigo Airlines issues a travel advisory. It wrote, "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..."

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