Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: IMD Issues Red Alert; Schools, Colleges Closed; Airport Issues Passenger Advisory

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

IMD has issued a red alert for Mumbai City, Thane, Palghar, Raigad for 48 hrs, as per per its latest bulletin.

Mumbai Rains News LIVE: Mumbai Airport Issues Advisory

“In view of the heavy rain forecast in Mumbai, passengers are advised to check their flight status with their respective airlines and allow extra travel time to reach the airport,” as per Mumbai Airport shared on X,

Mumbai Rains News LIVE: BMC Declares Holiday For Schools And Colleges 

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Commissioner and Administrator Bhushan Gagrani has declared a holiday for all schools and colleges in Mumbai operating in the second session.

“Considering the continuous rainfall since morning and prioritizing the safety of students, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Commissioner and Administrator, Bhushan Gagrani, has declared a holiday for all schools and colleges in Mumbai operating in the second session, i.e., after 12 noon, on Monday, August 18, 2025,” BMC shared on X.

Mumbai Rains News LIVE: Commissioner Of Police Mumbai Requests Citizen To Avoid Travel

Commissioner Of Police Mumbai has requested citizens to avoid non-essential travel, plan your commute with care, and step out only if necessary.

“Dear Mumbaikars, caution is advised as heavy rainfall continues under Orange Alert, incidents of water-logging and reduced visibility are being reported from multiple areas. Please avoid non-essential travel, plan your commute with care, and step out only if necessary. Our officials and staff are on high alert and ready to assist,” they shared on its X profile.

“In case of any emergency, please dial 100 / 112 / 103. Your safety always comes first,” said CP

Mumbai Rains News LIVE: Waterlogging At Gandhi Market, Dadar TT

Waterlogging reported at Kings Circle’s Gandhi Market and Dadar TT on Monday.

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Mumbai Rains News LIVE: BMC Issues Helpline Number Amidst Heavy Rain Alert

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation requests citizens to avoid stepping out of the house unless absolutely necessary. In case of an emergency, please contact the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s main control room at the helpline number 1916 for assistance.

“According to the information provided by the Indian Meteorological Department at 10 AM today, a warning has been issued for extremely heavy rainfall in the Mumbai metropolitan area for the next three to four hours. In this context, all citizens are requested to take appropriate precautions,” it added.

Mumbai Rains News LIVE:  Waterlogging Reported In Dadar, Kings Circle

Waterlogging reported in several parts of Mumbai including Dadar, Kings Circle.

Mumbai Rains News LIVE: Andheri Subway Closed Amidst Waterlogging

Andheri Subway closed amidst waterlogging and traffic has been diverted via Gokhale Bridge and Thackeray Bridge, as per Mumbai Traffic Police.

“Due to two to two-and-a-half feet of water accumulation at the Andheri subway, both lanes have been closed. The traffic has been diverted via Gokhale Bridge and Thackeray Bridge,” it shared on X.

Mumbai Rains News LIVE: Waterlogging Reported In Several Areas

Waterlogging has been reported in several areas in Mumbai.

Mumbai rains (Image: Vijay Sartape/ NDTV Profit)

Mumbai Rains News LIVE: Andheri, Goregaon, Malad, Kandivali To Receive Very Heavy Rainfall

Andheri, Goregaon, Malad, Kandivali are prone to very heavy rains at speed of 70-80mm/hr, as per Rushikesh Agre (aka Mumbai Rains) on X.

“Next 2-3 hours lot of heavy downpours are likely, waterlogging reported in low lying areas. No respite from rain likely in coming hours,” he added.

Mumbai Rains News LIVE: Traffic Slow Near Vile Parle At Western Express Highway

The traffic slows down on Western Express Highway near Vile Parle as heavy rain lashes Mumbai city, as per ANI update.

Mumbai Rains News LIVE: Bandra, South Mumbai To Receive Rains At 80 mm/hr

Very huge rain band giving rains at 80mm/hr over Bandra & South Mumbai, as per Rushikesh Agre (aka Mumbai Rains) on X.

Mumbai Rains News LIVE: Rain Lashes Mumbai

Rain lashes parts of Mumbai City on Monday morning.

Mumbai Rains News LIVE: Waterlogging Reported In Some Parts Of The City

Several parts of Mumbai witness waterlogging, amid incessant rain on Monday.

“Visuals from Nalasopara,” posted PTI.

Mumbai Rains News LIVE: IMD Issues Orange Nowcast Alert For Palghar, Mumbai Suburban, Thane 

Palghar, Mumbai Suburban, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Aurangabad, Jalna, Parbhani and Nanded, are issued Orange alert as per IMD Nowcast.

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

IMD has issued red alert with extremely heavy rainfall for Pune over the next 48 hours. While, Ratnagiri been issued a red alert for Aug. 18.

Mumbai Rains News LIVE: Local Trains Running Late

Mumbai local trains for Central, Harbour and Western line are running 8-10 minutes late, as per M-Indicator data as of 7:45 a.m.

Mumbai Rains News LIVE: Heavy Rains Over Andheri – Ghatkopar, Navi Mumbai

Heavy rains over Andheri – Ghatkopar stretch, parts of Navi Mumbai & South Mumbai, as per Rushikesh Agre (aka Mumbai Rains) on X.

Mumbai Rains News LIVE: BMC Issues High Tide Alert

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

  • High Tide – 07:55 hrs at 3.54 meters

  • Low Tide – 13:51 hrs at 2.43 meters

Mumbai Rains News LIVE: Coastal Maharashtra Receives Moderate To Heavy Rainfall Since Yesterday

During 8:30 a.m. Aug. 17 to 5:30 a.m. Aug.18, moderate to heavy rainfall occurred over Costal Andhra Pradesh (Vishakhapatnam – 92mm) , Costal Maharashtra (Ratnagiri 109 mm, Santacruz 71mm) and Goa (Panjim 69mm), as per IMD.

Mumbai Rains News LIVE: IMD Issues Orange Alert

Welcome to our Mumbai rains blog!

The Indian Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Mumbai for today and tomorrow, as per its seven-day bulletin. The city woke up to a rainy morning, continuing to be lashed by heavy showers.

“IMD has issued ‘Orange Alert’ for Mumbai & Thane on 17,18,19 August amid heavy to very heavy rains,” shared Rushikesh Agre (aka Mumbai Rains) on X.

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