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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday (August 19) declared a holiday for all the government officers, barring the emergency services. This comes after Mumbai, its suburbs and other neighbouring districts were being battered by heavy rains since last week. The India Meteorological Department has issued a red for the Konkan region, including Mumbai.
BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani told CNBC-TV18, " We have declared a holiday for all the government officers, barring the emergency services. We appeal all private offices to either declare a holiday or work from home for their employees. "
He said Mithi river's water level is nearing the danger mark. The danger mark is 4 metres and water has reached upto 3.10 metres. The municipal corporation has started evacuating the nearby slum areas.
The Mumbai Police also advised people to avoid travel. Deven Bharti, Commissioner of Police of Greater Mumbai, also urged private firms to allow work from home in view of the incessant downpour.
"Good Morning Mumbai. Hope you are adhering to the safety guidelines in wake of the heavy showers expected today. Please take care, step out only if necessary, prevent going near the shore during high tide and don’t forget, you will find us around the corner for help, in case of any emergency. Requesting the private sector to enable work from home as much as possible," it posted on X.
BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani told CNBC-TV18, " We have declared a holiday for all the government officers, barring the emergency services. We appeal all private offices to either declare a holiday or work from home for their employees. "
#Mumbairains BMC commissioner to @CNBCTV18Live TV18 - We have declared a holiday for all the government officers (barring emergency services) - We appeal
to all private offices to either declare a holiday or work from home for their employees @CNBCTV18News @Santia_Gora https://t.co/Aaeema0sda
— Shereen Bhan (@ShereenBhan) August 19, 2025
He said Mithi river's water level is nearing the danger mark. The danger mark is 4 metres and water has reached upto 3.10 metres. The municipal corporation has started evacuating the nearby slum areas.
The Mumbai Police also advised people to avoid travel. Deven Bharti, Commissioner of Police of Greater Mumbai, also urged private firms to allow work from home in view of the incessant downpour.
"Good Morning Mumbai. Hope you are adhering to the safety guidelines in wake of the heavy showers expected today. Please take care, step out only if necessary, prevent going near the shore during high tide and don’t forget, you will find us around the corner for help, in case of any emergency. Requesting the private sector to enable work from home as much as possible," it posted on X.
