Mumbai Rains LIVE Update: City On Red Alert; BMC Declares Holiday For All Private Offices; High Tide Warning

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Red Alert In Mumbai Today LIVE: Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto Not Delivering Across Multiple Locations

Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto not delivering across multiple locations in the city, as per NDTV Profit report. “Medicine deliveries also unavailable on quick commerce platforms in certain areas,” it added.

Active delivery locations showing increase in order fulfillment time, it added.

Red Alert In Mumbai Today LIVE: BMC Issues High Tide Alert

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has issued high tide alert for today.

“Very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall very likely in city and suburbs. Occasional gusty winds reaching 45-55 kmph very likely,” shared BMC on Tuesday.

  • High Tide: 0916 hrs – 3.75 mtr

  • Low Tide: 1516 hrs – 2.22 mtr

  • High Tide: 2053 hrs – 3.14 mtr

  • Low Tide: Next day (20.08.2025) 0311 hrs – 1.05 mtr

Red Alert In Mumbai Today LIVE: BMC Declares Holiday For All Private Offices And Establishments

BMC declares holiday for all private offices and establishments under disaster management measures, as per NDTV report.

Emergency services to remain functional, it added.

Employers asked to instruct staff to work from home wherever possible, it added.

Mumbai Rains News LIVE: Vikhroli Receives Highest Downpour

Several parts of Mumbai received more than 200 mm rainfall in the last 24 hours, with Vikhroli in the eastern suburbs reporting the highest downpour at 255.5 mm, the the India Meteorological Department said on Tuesday.

In the 24-hour period ending at 8.30 am on Tuesday, the Santacruz observatory recorded 238.2 mm rainfall, while the Colaba observatory logged 110.4 mm rain, it said.

Red Alert In Mumbai Today LIVE: Railway Police Commissionerate Advises Citizen To Avoid Stepping Out

The Mumbai Railway Police Commissionerate has advised citizens to avoid venturing out on Tuesday due to heavy rainfall in the city.

“Due to heavy rainfall in Mumbai & surrounding areas, citizens are advised to step out only if necessary and check the latest railway updates before travelling. Avoid spreading rumours & rely only on official sources. For emergencies, dial 1512,” shared Mumbai Railway Police Commissionerate on X.

Red Alert In Mumbai Today LIVE: Borivali, Andheri, Bandra, Dadar To Receive Heavy Rainfall

Heavy rain Warning for all areas from Borivali, Andheri, Bandra, Dadar to Churchgate, Andheri – Ghatkopar, as per Rushikesh Agre (aka Mumbai Rains) on X.

“Stay alert, people residing over Western line Very huge rain band has formed from the sea and will hit Western line will give lot of heavy downpours for next few hours, at 50-75 mm/hr speed,” he added.

Red Alert In Mumbai Today LIVE: Andheri Subway Close, Traffic Moving At Slow Pace

The Andheri subway has been closed due to waterlogging, and traffic has been diverted to alternative routes, shared Mumbai Traffic Police.

“Similarly, the Malad subway, as well as South Mumbai areas like Paydhuni, DD Junction, and Kalbadevi, have accumulated one and a half to two feet of water due to continuous rain since morning, causing traffic to move at a slow pace,” it added.

Red Alert In Mumbai Today LIVE: Local Trains Running Late

Mumbai local trains are running late on Tuesday, according to m-Indicator.

Central and Harbour line trains are almost 10-15 minutes late, as of 8:25 a.m. Meanwhile, Western line trains are around 5-7 minutes late.

Red Alert In Mumbai Today LIVE: Thane, Navi Mumbai To Receive Heavy Rains

Thane, Navi Mumbai have a lot of heavy rain bands have come together and are giving very heavy downpours at 75mm/hr top speed, as per Rushikesh Agre (aka Mumbai Rains) on X.

“Waterlogging, travel disruptions are likely over Central line in coming hours,” he added.

Mumbai Rains News LIVE: Waterlogging Reported In Various Parts

Heavy overnight rainfall triggers waterlogging in several areas.

Mumbai Rains News LIVE: Mumbai University Postpones Exams 

Mumbai University has postponed the exams that were scheduled on Aug. 19 due to red alert in the city. As per the official notification, the exams have been rescheduled to August 23. 

Mumbai Rains News LIVE: Corporates Announce Work From Home

Major corporates including Maersk, Northern Arc Capital, Standard Chartered Bank announced work from home and early logout for employees in Mumbai, as heavy rains lashed the city, sources told NDTV Profit.

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Mumbai Rains News LIVE: BEST Shares Bus Diversions

BEST has shared Bus diversions at 7.00 a.m. due to heavy rains on Tuesday.

Mumbai Rains News LIVE: Mumbai Rains Will Peak For Next 8-10 Hours

Latest forecast shows Mumbai Rains will peak for next 8-10 hours after that overall rain intensity will reduce, as per Rushikesh Agre (aka Mumbai Rains) on X.

“Due to lot of heavy rains in overnight, morning & afternoon looks crucial, waterlogging is likely,” he added.

Mumbai Rains News LIVE: IMD Issues Red Alert For Palghar, Thane, Pune

Apart from Mumbai, the IMD has issued a red alert for Palghar, Thane, Raigad, Nashik (Ghat), Pune (Ghat), Satara (Ghat).

While an orange alert has been issued in Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Kolhapur Ghat areas. The Meteorological Department has appealed to citizens to take appropriate precautions in such a situation.

Mumbai Rains News LIVE: High Tide Alert

BMC has issued high tide alert today.

  • High Tide – 09:16 hrs. at 3.75 meters

  • Low Tide – 15:16 hrs. at 2.22 meters

Mumbai Rains News LIVE: Andheri Subway Closed

Andheri subway closed due to waterlogging, as per NDTV.

Mumbai Rains News LIVE: IndiGo Issues Passenger Advisory

If you’re scheduled to travel, we recommend leaving a little earlier and keeping an eye on your flight status via our app or website, share IndiGo Airlines on X.

“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 cause,” it added.

Mumbai Rains News LIVE: Waterlogging Reported In Several Areas

Waterlogging reported in several areas in Mumbai, as rain lashed the city for the fourth consecutive day.

Mumbai Rains News LIVE: Navi Mumbai, Kurla And Chembur To Receive Heavy Rains

Navi Mumbai, Kurla & Chembur.. watchout for some very heavy rains next 1-2 hours, as per Rushikesh Agre (aka Mumbai Rains) on X.

Mumbai Rains News LIVE: IMD Issues Red Alert, Schools And Colleges Closed

Hello and Welcome to our Mumbai rains blog!

Monsoon mayhem continues in Mumbai as the city grapples with relentless downpour for the fourth consecutive day. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for today in its latest seven-day bulletin, warning of more heavy showers ahead. In response, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has announced the closure of all schools and colleges for the day.

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