Mumbai: A relentless spell of overnight rain paralysed Mumbai on Tuesday morning, leaving large parts of the city waterlogged. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Mumbai as
well as other districts including Raigad, Ratnagiri, Satara, Kolhapur and Pune, warning of continued heavy to very heavy rainfall.
Check LIVE updates below for rainfall status and other news updates in the city:
02:15 PM
Heavy rains have disrupted Mumbai’s suburban train services. To assist stranded passengers, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is distributing water, tea, biscuits, and other food supplies at several railway stations.
अतिमुसळधार पावसामुळे मुंबईतील उपनगरीय रेल्वे सेवा विस्कळीत झाली. परिणामी विविध रेल्वे स्थानकांवर अडकलेल्या प्रवाशांना बृहन्मुंबई महानगरपालिकेच्या वतीने पाणी, चहा, बिस्कीट व इतर खाद्यपदार्थ पुरवण्यात येत आहेत.
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Mumbai's suburban train services are disrupted due to heavy… pic.twitter.com/HXMPlZHZkv— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) August 19, 2025
12:50 PM
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In yet another display of courage and compassion during the monsoon, two youngsters in Thane risked their lives to rescue two people trapped inside a car submerged in floodwaters. The dramatic incident, caught on camera and widely shared on X, is a reminder of how Mumbaikars stand by each other in times of crisis.
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12:40 PM
Roads Turn Into Rivers As Relentless Showers Wreak Havoc In Mumbai
Mumbai woke up to yet another rain-drenched morning on Tuesday as heavy showers continued for the third consecutive day, leaving vast swathes of the city submerged and daily life in disarray. With relentless downpour lashing the metropolis overnight, waterlogging and traffic snarls were reported across several areas in city, forcing commuters to wade through knee-deep water or abandon vehicles altogether.
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#WATCH | Continuous heavy rainfall causes severe waterlogging in parts of Mumbai, with knee-deep water levels in some parts
Visuals from outside Kurla railway station pic.twitter.com/TS0yQ7Q5p4— ANI (@ANI) August 19, 2025
12:20 PM
Travel Advisory by Air India
Heavy rains in Mumbai may impact flight schedules. Passengers are advised to check their flight status here before leaving for the airport and allow extra time for travel.
12:10 PM
Traffic is moving slowly at Oberoi Junction due to waterlogging. Police personnel and BMC staff are present at the site, and water pumps have been activated.
ओबेरॉय जंक्शन येथे पाणी साचल्यामुळे वाहतूक संथ गतीने सुरू आहे. सदर ठिकाणी पोलीस अंमलदार तसेच @mybmc चे कर्मचारी उपस्थित असून वॉटर पंप सुरू आहेत.#MTPTrafficUpdates
pic.twitter.com/2gOgTKD0px— Mumbai Traffic Police (@MTPHereToHelp) August 19, 2025
11:39 AM
Harbour Line Update
Train services between CLA and CSMT have been suspended until further notice due to heavy rainfall and waterlogging at Chunnabhatti station.
Harbour Train Update
— DRM Mumbai CR (@drmmumbaicr) August 19, 2025
Due to heavy rains in Mumbai and #Waterlogging at Chunnabhatti station, train services on the Harbour Line between CLA and CSMT are suspended until further notice.
11:20 AM
Torrential rain triggers heavy waterlogging and major traffic snarls across Mumbai; security personnel stationed at Hindmata and Parel.
VIDEO | Mumbai: Heavy rain causes severe waterlogging and traffic jam across the city. Security personnel deployed at Hindmata, Parel area.
(Full video available on PTI Videos- https://t.co/n147TvqRQz) pic.twitter.com/fQf07jx6xE— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 19, 2025
11:05 AM
The relentless downpour since Monday has triggered a rise in the Mithi River’s water level by Tuesday morning, sparking panic among nearby residents who rushed to seek safer ground. Civic officials from L Ward, supported by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), quickly reached the spot to begin evacuation efforts. Over 140 slum structures have been identified for immediate relocation as authorities work to ensure the safety of those living in the low-lying areas.
VIDEO | Mumbai: Heavy rain causes severe waterlogging and traffic jam across the city. Security personnel deployed at Hindmata, Parel area.
(Full video available on PTI Videos- https://t.co/n147TvqRQz) pic.twitter.com/fQf07jx6xE— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 19, 2025
10:40 AM
Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar recently visited the state emergency control room at the secretariat to review the situation caused by heavy rainfall in Mumbai city, its suburbs, and other parts of the state, and issued necessary instructions.
All Government and Semi-Government Offices in Mumbai will remain closed today, 19th August 2025
Private offices / institutions / establishments are advised to instruct their employees to work from home
️The India Meteorological Department has issued a Red Alert today, i.e.…
9:40 AM
Waterlogging At Bandra Khar Link Road
Waterlogging reported in various parts of Mumbai's western suburbs as heavy rain lashes the city. Visuals from Bandra Khar Link Road show vehicles wading through water.
#WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra: Waterlogging can be seen in various parts of Mumbai as heavy rain lashes the city.
Visuals from Bandra Khar Link Road pic.twitter.com/cP7WCZmXiA— ANI (@ANI) August 19, 2025
9:20 AM
Malad & Poisar Subway Closed For Vehiclar Movement As Rains Wreak Havoc
पाणी साचल्याने मालाड सबवे बंद.
— Mumbai Traffic Police (@MTPHereToHelp) August 19, 2025
Malad Subway closed Due To Water Logging.
#MTPTrafficUpdate
पोईसर सबवे समतानगर. येथे पाणी साचल्याने सदरची वाहतूक बंद केलेली आहे.
— Mumbai Traffic Police (@MTPHereToHelp) August 19, 2025
9:15 AM
Mumbai Police Commissioner Issues Advisory
Mumbai Police Commissioner took to X and shared an advirosy following extreme weather in the city. "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," he said in a post. He also urged private sector offices to enable work from home today.
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…
— Commissioner of Police, Greater Mumbai (@CPMumbaiPolice) August 19, 2025
9:00 AM
City's Water Stock Rises Above 92% Of Full Capacity Amid Heavy Rains
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/QuiNKFtIcf— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) August 19, 2025
8:45 AM
Mumbai Traffic Police Shares Updates On Waterlogging In Several Areas
Mumbai Traffic Police shared a series of updates informing the citizens of waterlogging in several areas. At Dadar TT in particular, waterlogging of nearly two feet left traffic crawling, with buses and cars inching forward through flooded roads.
दीड ते दोन फुटापर्यंत दादर टी .टी. येथे पाणी साठले असल्याने वाहतूक संथ गतीने चालू आहे .
— Mumbai Traffic Police (@MTPHereToHelp) August 19, 2025
Areas such as Gol Deul, Gulalwadi, Wadala, Shivdi, Nawab Tank, Nagpada, Maratha Mandir, Byculla, Bawla Compound, Bhoiwada, Wadala Station Four Roads, Hindmata Junction, Matunga, and Mahatma Gandhi Market were among the worst affected, with vehicles struggling to pass through submerged stretches.
दादर टीटी, ट्रॉम्बे, महाराष्ट्र नगर सबवे ,अँटॉप हील ,या ठिकाणी एमजी आर चौक, कानेकर नगर, सरदार नगर, प्रतीक्षा नगर, त्याचप्रमाणे दादर टीटी , या भागात सकाळपासून पडत असलेल्या पावसामुळे दीड ते दोन फुटापर्यंत पाणी साठले असल्याने वाहतूक संत गतीने चालू आहे .
— Mumbai Traffic Police (@MTPHereToHelp) August 19, 2025
Similar conditions were reported from Dadar TT, Trombay, Maharashtra Nagar Subway, and Antop Hill, as well as MG Road Chowk, Kanekar Nagar, Sardar Nagar, and Pratiksha Nagar. Here too, continuous rainfall since morning led to water accumulation of up to two feet, slowing down vehicular movement.
गोल देऊळ, गुलालवाडी, वडाळा, शिवडी, नबाब टॅन्क , नागपाडा ,मराठा मंदिर, भायखळा,बावला कंपाऊंड, भोईवाडा,वडाळा स्टेशन चार रस्ता, हिंदमाता जंक्शन, माटुंगा ,गांधी मार्केट या भागात सकाळपासून पडत असलेल्या पावसामुळे दीड ते दोन फुटापर्यंत पाणी साठले असल्याने वाहतूक संत गतीने चालू आहे
— Mumbai Traffic Police (@MTPHereToHelp) August 19, 2025
8:30 AM
Western Express Highway & Andheri Battered By Heavy Rains
Heavy rains lashed the Western Express Highway in the morning, leading to waterlogging at some spots. Andheri also saw flooding in several areas with both citizens and vehicles wading through waterlogged roads.
Mumbai, Maharashtra: Heavy rain causes waterlogging
— IANS (@ians_india) August 19, 2025
(Visuals from Western Express Highway) pic.twitter.com/VTO07ICg70
Mumbai, Maharashtra: Heavy rainfall continues
— IANS (@ians_india) August 19, 2025
(Visuals from Andheri) pic.twitter.com/Gktf7Agf6J
8:15 AM
Over 170 mm Rainfall Recorded Overnight In Several Areas
The overnight showers were particularly intense, with the city recording massive volumes between 8:30 pm Monday and 5:30 am Tuesday. Vikhroli topped the chart with 194.5 mm, followed by Santacruz at 185 mm, Juhu at 173.5 mm, Byculla at 167 mm, Bandra at 157 mm, Colaba at 79.8 mm, and Mahalaxmi at 71.9 mm.
8:00 AM
Mumbai woke up to heavy rains on Tuesday after continuous overnight rainfall since yesterday. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) declared Tuesday a holiday for all schools and colleges. Offices were advised to let staff leave early, while authorities urged citizens to remain indoors unless absolutely necessary. Disaster management teams have been kept on high alert, with state agencies coordinating response efforts.
All schools and colleges in Mumbai (City and Suburbs) will remain closed tomorrow, 19th August 2025 (Tuesday).
The India Meteorological Department has issued a Red Alert warning (extremely heavy rainfall), for Mumbai City and Suburbs tomorrow i.e. Tuesday, 19th August…— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) August 18, 2025
Waterlogging Reported In Several Areas
The downpour caused severe waterlogging across the city. Areas such as Byculla, Gandhi Market in Sion, Dadar, Andheri and Vile Parle reported knee-deep flooding, disrupting traffic and forcing residents to wade through inundated streets. Visuals circulating online showed vehicles stranded and markets submerged.
VIDEO | Mumbai: Heavy overnight rainfall triggers waterlogging in several areas.
Relentless downpours brought the Maharashtra city to a standstill, prompting the civic body to declare a holiday for schools and colleges on Monday. Several parts of the country's financial capital… pic.twitter.com/4ddfjxqhRR— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 19, 2025
#WATCH | Maharashtra: Waterlogging is seen as heavy rain lashes Mumbai. Visuals from Gandhi Market area. pic.twitter.com/fjP52Cs1Lu
— ANI (@ANI) August 19, 2025
#WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra: Rain lashes parts of the city
— ANI (@ANI) August 19, 2025
(Visuals from Western Express Highway, Vile Parle) pic.twitter.com/b2lqwrYfjn
VIDEO | Mumbai, Maharashtra: Heavy rainfall triggers waterlogging in several parts of Dadar; disrupts daily commute.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 18, 2025
(Full video available on PTI Videos- https://t.co/dv5TRAShcC) pic.twitter.com/M1pagALmla
Local Trains Running Late
Mumbai’s suburban train services, the city’s lifeline, were badly affected. Central Railway trains ran 30–40 minutes late, while Harbour Line services towards CSMT also reported delays.
VIDEO | Maharashtra: Rainfall lashes parts of Mumbai. Night visuals from Mira Road.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 18, 2025
(Full video available on PTI Videos- https://t.co/dv5TRARJn4) pic.twitter.com/JQOyhQvghc
Andheri Subway Closed For Traffic
Mumbai's Andheri Subway was closed for vehicular movement on Tuesday morning amid heavy rains. The subway was closed late in the evening on Monday and was reportedly not opened for traffic today due to relentless overnight showers.
Mumbai, Maharashtra: The Andheri subway remains closed following heavy rainfall pic.twitter.com/RnjNSIGRPH
— IANS (@ians_india) August 19, 2025
IndiGo Airlines Issues Advisory
Air travel was not spared either. Indigo Airlines issued a travel advisory cautioning passengers about delays. “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. We truly regret the inconvenience,” the airline said in a post on X.
Travel Advisory
⛈️ 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…— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) August 19, 2025
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