The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Mumbai and surrounding areas, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall on Monday and Tuesday. This follows three consecutive days of intense showers, after weekend rains caused severe waterlogging, traffic jams, and disruptions in local train services.
As the downpours persist, areas like Borivali, Thane, and Colaba are on high alert. The city is set to experience moderate to heavy showers, accompanied by gusty winds, ensuring a wet and gloomy start to the week.
Heavy rains wreak havoc in Mumbai
On Saturday, Mumbai was under a Red Alert, with some areas recording over 200 mm of rain. Tragically, two people lost their lives in a landslide in Vikhroli, while flooding caused delays in flights and trains. The BMC issued an update, warning of moderate to heavy rain, with gusty winds expected in the evening. Heavy rainfall affected CSMT and Wadala stations, stranding commuters, and delaying Central and Harbour locals. Traffic snarls were reported on the Western Express Highway, with waterlogging in low-lying areas like Nalasopara.
The BMC has issued an update on high-tide timings for the city today, warning of moderate to heavy rain in both the city and suburbs. The civic body also forecasted the possibility of very heavy rainfall, along with gusty winds, towards the evening.
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— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) August 18, 2025
Travel advisories issued by airlines
Airlines like IndiGo and Akasa Air issued advisories, urging caution for airport travel.
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
#TravelUpdate: Due to heavy rainfall in certain parts of Mumbai, Bengaluru, Goa, and Pune, we anticipate slow moving traffic and congestion on roads leading to the airport.
To ensure a seamless travel experience, we request you to plan for additional travel time to reach the…
— Akasa Air (@AkasaAir) August 18, 2025
Suburbs swamped, Maharashtra braces for extreme rains
The city has already received 64% of its average annual rainfall, with eastern suburbs recording the highest (1,534 mm). The IMD predicts moderate to heavy showers until August 20, with temperatures steady at 27°C (max) and 24°C (min). A Red Alert has also been sounded for parts of Maharashtra, including Pune, Kolhapur, and Satara, where extreme rainfall is expected. Authorities urge caution as more downpours threaten further disruptions.
