Mumbai rains: City drowned in 300 mm rain in 6 hours. Mumbaikars share visuals of flood-like situation

Mumbai experienced over 300 mm of rainfall in various locations between 1 am and 7 am today. This heavy rain caused waterlogging in some low-lying areas, leading to disruptions in suburban train services. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heavy to very heavy rainfall in Mumbai for today. Residents are advised not to believe in any rumors and to only leave their homes if necessar

The BMC has declared a holiday for the first session for all BMC, Government, and private schools and colleges in Mumbai.

Mumbai local train updates

Western Railway's Mumbai suburban trains are running up to 10 minutes late due to water above track level between Matunga Road and Dadar caused by heavy rains. High-capacity water pumps are being used to drain water from the tracks, ensuring a smooth commute for Mumbaikars.


Services between CSMT and Thane are operating on the slow line. Trains on the Thane-Kasara and Thane-Karjat routes are running behind schedule.

Mumbai traffic update

Morning rush-hour traffic congested the Eastern and Western Express highways in Mumbai. Central Railway canceled some long-distance trains due to water on the tracks. The heavy rain in Mumbai follows record-breaking showers in Delhi, which recently led to a fatal roof collapse at the airport

The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) reported that many of its buses were rerouted due to waterlogging. Affected areas included Worli, Buntara Bhavan in Kurla East, King's Circle, Dadar, and Vidyavihar Railway Station.

At King's Circle, a commuter stated, "My car is stuck on the road. There is no point in blaming the government for the rains. The government is doing its job."

Mumbai weather update

The IMD has predicted more rains for the city over this week. Fairly widespread to widespread light to moderate rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, is expected over Konkan & Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, Kerala and Mahe, Lakshadweep, and Coastal Karnataka, IMD said. Scattered to fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall is likely over Marathwada, Gujarat Region, Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam, Telangana, and Interior Karnataka. Isolated to scattered light to moderate rainfall is expected over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal, and Rayalaseema during the next 5 days.