Mumbai: Mumbai woke up on Monday morning to dark, cloudy skies and persistent heavy rainfall, marking the third consecutive day of intense showers across the city. Heavy rainfall is expected to cause traffic
disruption and delays in public transport.
Check LIVE updates below for rainfall status and other news updates in the city:
12:45 PM
School Bus Stuck In Mumbai's Kings Circle Area, 6 Students Among 9 Rescued
Severe waterlogging at Mumbai's King’s Circle left a school bus with six children stranded, along with two women staff and the driver. The bus owner and association president released a video seeking help. Matunga Police and BMC teams reached the spot and launched a rescue operation. All the indviduals were rescued safely.
Mumbai, Maharashtra: Severe waterlogging at Mumbai's King’s Circle leaves a school bus with six children stranded. The bus owner and association president released a video seeking help. Matunga Police and BMC teams have reached the spot to carry out rescue operations pic.twitter.com/J35j98eDSt
12:20 PM
Visuals show waterlogging in Tilak Nagar area near Chembur. Commuters and vehicles wading through flooded streets.
Heavy rains continuous, water logging started. Stay home be safe.
— Pareen Mehta (@mehtapareen17) August 18, 2025
Location - Tilak Nagar, Chembur. #MumbaiRains @rushikesh_agre_ @IndiaWeatherMan @Mumbai pic.twitter.com/7aOyS0R0Vz
11:50 AM
Holiday Declared For Schools & Colleges Amid Heavy Rains
BMC shared an update on X informing the citizens about the weather warning, upgraded from orange to red alert. The civic body also announced a holiday for schools and colleges across the city.
The India Meteorological Department has issued a Red Alert in the Mumbai Metropolitan City today (18 August 2025). ️⚠️
— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) August 18, 2025
In view of the continuous rainfall since morning & considering the safety of students, the Municipal Commissioner & Administrator Shri Bhushan Gagrani…
11:35 AM
Mumbai Under Red Alert!
IMD upgrades weather warning for Mumbai from orange to red alert. The weather department also warned of extermely heavy showers to lash the city in next few hours.
Dear Mumbaikars,
— Commissioner of Police, Greater Mumbai (@CPMumbaiPolice) August 18, 2025
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…
11:00 AM
BMC Issues Warning Of Extremely Heavy Rainfall Over the Next Three to Four hours.
According to the 10:00 a.m. update of the India Meteorological Department, extremely heavy rainfall is forecast for Mumbai over the next three to four hours.
⚠️️ Citizens are advised to remain vigilant and take necessary safety measures. Please avoid going outdoors unless it…— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) August 18, 2025
10:45 AM
Ambulance stuck in traffic jam on Western Express Highway amid heavy rains.
Mumbai, Maharashtra: An Ambulance was left stranded as heavy rain triggered massive traffic jams at Vile Parle and along the Western Express Highway pic.twitter.com/oYIMG3vql8
— IANS (@ians_india) August 18, 2025
10:30 AM
The weather department in Mumbai shares data on rainfall recorded across city this morning. The data shows rainfall recorded across city between 9:00 am and 10:00 am.
Avg Rainfall details frm 0900 hrs to 1000 hrs :
CT- 37 mm
ES- 39 mm
WS- 29 mm
Rainfall details frm 0900 hrs to 1000 hrs:
CT- Pratiksha Nagar Mun. School, Sion, Worli Seaface Mun. School, Worli- 37mm, B Nadkarni Park Mun. School, Wadala- 34, Frosberry Reserviour- 33, Municipal Head Office- 30, Rawali Camp, City Institute of DM, Sewri Koliwada Mun. School, Sewri – 29, SWD Workshop Dadar- 27, D Ward Office, F North Ward Office ES-26
ES- Chembur Fire Station-65mm, Shivaji Nagar Mun School -50, Vaibhava Nagar Mun school-49, Mankhurd fire stn-48, Collector colony mun school chembur-46, Nutan Vidya Mandir -44, MPS Maharashtra Nagar Mun School Mankhurd -43, M/E, M/W ward office-42, Tagore Nagar Mun School Vikhroli -42, BP office Vikhroli West-38, Rambai Mun school Ghatkoper-37, Vikhroli fire stn-36, MCMCR Powai-35
WS: Bandra fire stan-2mm, Versova pumping stn-24, BKC fire stn, Marol fire stn-23
10:10 AM
BMC shares video of Hindmata flooding amid heavy rains. "All seven pumps at the Hindmata Pumping Station are in operation for draining rainwater from the Hindmata area. Traffic in the area is presently smooth and unobstructed," posted the civic body on X.
️हिंदमाता परिसरातील पावसाचे पाणी उपसा करण्यासाठी हिंदमाता उदंचन केंद्र येथील सातही पंप कार्यान्वित आहेत. सध्या परिसरातील वाहतूक सुरळीत सुरू आहे.
️All seven pumps at the Hindmata Pumping Station are in operation for draining rainwater from the Hindmata area. Traffic in the area… pic.twitter.com/7XzwUCzNlL— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) August 18, 2025
9:55 AM
Traffic Jams Reported Across City Amid Heavy Rains
Massive traffic jams were reported across the city during peak morning hours in the city. Traffic jams were reported at several places including Byculla, Eastern Freeway, P D Mello Road, Chembur, Kurla and Thane. Another long traffic jam was reported from Goregaon to Bandra in the peak morning hours.
9:40 AM
Waterlogging reported in low-lying areas of Mumbai. Visuals from Sion-Gandhi market show vehicles and commuters travelling through waterlogged roads.
#WATCH Mumbai: Heavy rain causes waterlogging in many parts of the city.
— ANI (@ANI) August 18, 2025
(Visuals from Gandhi Market Sion) pic.twitter.com/2Cu6rR0RIy
9:25 AM
BMC releases data of water stock in Mumbai's seven lakes. The total water levels recorded in all the lakes combined was reported at 91.18 per cent of the full capacity.
मुंबईला पाणीपुरवठा करणाऱ्या ७ जलाशयांचा आज सकाळी ६ वाजेपर्यंतचा अहवाल
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Report of water stock in the seven lakes, supplying water to Mumbai, till 6am today.#MumbaiRains#MyBMCUpdates pic.twitter.com/1KGiv3bRnr— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) August 18, 2025
9:15 AM
Traffic On Western Express Highway
Heavy rains led to traffic snarls on Western Express Highway. Vehicles can be seen moving at a slow pace.
#WATCH | Maharashtra: The traffic slows down on Western Express Highway near Vile Parle as heavy rain lashes Mumbai city. pic.twitter.com/RXfqj5UpXP
— ANI (@ANI) August 18, 2025
Mumbai, Maharashtra: After an Orange Alert was issued by IMD, city witnesses heavy rain accompanied by strong winds
— IANS (@ians_india) August 18, 2025
(Visuals from Western Express Highway) pic.twitter.com/YEsEJMBUuP
Maharashtra: Mumbai witnesses rainfall
(Visuals from Bandra) pic.twitter.com/kn8kxtsQAA— IANS (@ians_india) August 18, 2025
9:05 AM
BMC issues update on High-tide timings for the city today. "Moderate to heavy rain in City and Suburbs. Possibility of very heavy rainfall accompanied with gusty winds towards night," wrote the civic body in an update on X.
️ १८ ऑगस्ट २०२५
— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) August 18, 2025
⛈️☔ मुंबई शहर व उपनगरात मध्यम ते जोरदार पाऊस कोसळण्याची शक्यता आहे. तसेच, रात्री वादळी वा-यासह अति जोरदार पाऊस कोसळण्याची शक्यता आहे.
भरती -
सायंकाळी ६:५१ वाजता - ३.०८ मीटर
ओहोटी -
मध्यरात्रीनंतर १:५६ वाजता (उद्या, १९ ऑगस्ट २०२५) - १.२२ मीटर
भरती -…
8:55 AM
Heavy rains lash CSMT and Wadala stations, leaving several commuters stranded. Central and Harbour locals have been reportedl running nearly 10 minutes late amid incessant showers.
VIDEO | Rain lashes parts of Mumbai; visuals from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) area.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 18, 2025
(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/uuq9pCOsRH
VIDEO | Maharashtra: Fresh spell of rain lashes several parts of Mumbai.
Visuals from Wadala.
(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/0CX7fph1EA— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 18, 2025
8:50 AM
Amid incessant rain, several parts of Mumbai witness waterlogging. Streets of Nalasopara were seen flooded with vehicles wading through water.
VIDEO | Maharashtra: Amid incessant rain, several parts of Mumbai witness waterlogging.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 18, 2025
Visuals from Nalasopara.
(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/u7nMHpkiIb
8:45 AM
Visuals from Marine Drive show heavy rains lashing the seafront. Massive waves can be seen hitting the promenade.
#WATCH | Maharashtra: Rain lashes parts of Mumbai City
(Visuals from Marine Drive) pic.twitter.com/UmU7V7OhDN— ANI (@ANI) August 18, 2025
8:40 AM
IMD Issues Orange Alert For Mumbai Today
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has placed Mumbai under an orange alert, warning of heavy to very heavy rain through the day and extending the advisory until Tuesday
The IMD has issued an Orange Alert for Mumbai, Maharashtra: IMD pic.twitter.com/Matdw8TS4j
— IANS (@ians_india) August 18, 2025
Red Alert For Pune, Satara & Raigad
IMD issued a red alert for Raigad, Ratnagiri, Satara, Kolhapur and Pune, indicating the likelihood of extremely heavy rainfall in these districts.
Travel Advisory
⛈ #Mumbai is still under a blanket of rain, and the roads are moving at a gentler pace than usual.
Waterlogging has been reported in parts of the city, especially on key airport routes.
If you are travelling to the airport, we encourage you to plan ahead and…— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) August 18, 2025
IndiGo Issues Travel Advisory For Passengers
IndiGo released a travel advisory on Monday morning, cautioning passengers about waterlogging on key arterial roads leading to the airport. The airline urged travelers to plan journeys with extra time in hand and to check flight status updates on digital platforms before leaving home.
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