Mumbai Rains: Monsoon gripped Mumbai on Thursday, with widespread waterlogging disrupting road traffic and slowing local train services during the morning rush hour. The India Meteorological Department
(IMD) has issued a red alert for the city, while neighbouring Palghar remains under a red alert as more intense rainfall is expected through the day.
The downpour affected several low-lying areas, causing traffic congestion and delays for commuters. According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), a number of locations recorded more than 200 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours ending at 8 am.
#WATCH | Maharashtra: Waterlogged railway tracks witnessed at Dadar Station in Mumbai as heavy rainfall continues in the city pic.twitter.com/wVVaf990it
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Waterlogging Hits Several Areas
Heavy showers since early morning led to water accumulation in Dadar, Parel, Hindmata, Charkop, Worli, Goregaon and Andheri, making travel difficult for office-goers and motorists.
Few hours of Rain exposes the pathetic Drainage System of Mumbai.
Two college girls were electrocuted after a short circuit due to heavy waterlogging under Nerul’s LP Bridge. Who’s responsible?
Entire city is a Giant Water hole. pic.twitter.com/EcXH3EebMM
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Rail services were also impacted, with passengers reporting delays of around 10 to 15 minutes during peak hours. Although water collected near tracks at some locations, railway officials said train operations continued as the tracks themselves were not submerged.
More Heavy Rain Likely
The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall across Mumbai and its suburbs, with the possibility of extremely heavy showers later on Thursday and into the early hours of Friday.
#WATCH | Maharashtra | Severe waterlogging witnessed in parts of Navi Mumbai following heavy rainfall in the city.
(Visuals from the MIDC Service Road) pic.twitter.com/M3LpzLn7Bz
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The weather office has also warned of gusty winds reaching speeds of 50 to 60 kmph.
The BMC said a high tide of 4.27 metres is expected at 1.45 pm on Thursday, followed by another high tide of 3.71 metres at 1.31 am on Friday. A low tide of 1.82 metres is expected at 7.49 pm.
Railways Monitor Situation
Despite the heavy rainfall, the Central Railway said there was no major waterlogging on its network.
A railway spokesperson said more than 180 mm of rain had been recorded over the past 24 hours, but suburban train services across all four corridors continued to operate normally.
Western Railway also stated on X that its suburban services were running as scheduled, even though several commuters reported minor delays during the morning.
Rainfall Crosses 200 mm In Several Locations
The BMC said the eastern suburbs recorded the highest average rainfall at 189 mm in the 24 hours ending at 8 am on Thursday. The island city received an average of 172 mm, while the western suburbs recorded 165 mm.
Among the highest rainfall readings, Santacruz SWM Workshop and the S Ward Office in Bhandup each recorded 238.8 mm. They were followed by Paspoli Municipal School in Powai (234.6 mm), Tagore Nagar Municipal School in Vikhroli (233.2 mm), Mithagar Municipal School in Mulund (226 mm), Andheri Fire Station (225.4 mm), F South Ward Office in Parel (222 mm) and G South Ward Office in Prabhadevi (220.4 mm).
Authorities Advise Caution
With rain expected to continue through the day, authorities have warned residents to remain cautious, particularly in low-lying areas that remain vulnerable to waterlogging. Strong winds and heavy showers are likely to persist into early Friday, which could further affect transport and daily life.
