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:
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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