Mumbai Weather Today: IMD warns of heavy rain, strong winds; local trains running normally as BMC debunks viral holiday rumour

Mumbai Weather Update, July 8: After two days of relentless rainfall that disrupted normal life, Mumbai witnessed a slight respite on Tuesday. However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that the city and its suburbs are likely to witness intermittent spells of rain, with heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places on Wednesday.

According to the latest weather update issued at 7:00 am on July 8, occasional gusty winds reaching 60-70 kmph are also likely. A high tide of 3.77 metres is expected at 5:17 pm, prompting authorities to urge residents to remain cautious in low-lying and flood-prone areas.

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BMC debunks viral message on school closure

Amid the rain alert, a message circulating on social media claiming that schools in Mumbai would remain closed on Wednesday, July 8, and that private offices had been allowed to work from home has been declared fake by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).

In an official statement, the civic body clarified that it has not issued any such notification.


The BMC appealed to citizens to remain alert against false and misleading messages and advised them to rely only on updates shared through its official MyBMC social media handles. Residents can also contact the civic helpline 1916 for verified information.

Mumbai local train services operating normally

Rail services, which were impacted earlier this week due to heavy rain, have returned to normal.

Central Railway said suburban train services are running on all major corridors, including:

• Main Line: CSMT–Khopoli/Kasara
• Harbour Line: CSMT–Goregaon/Panvel
• Trans-Harbour Line: Thane–Vashi/Panvel
• Port Line: Belapur/Nerul–Uran

Meanwhile, the Divisional Railway Manager of Mumbai Division, Western Railway, said in a post on X that all suburban local trains on the Churchgate–Virar route are operating normally. Railway officials said teams are working round the clock to ensure safe and smooth train operations and advised passengers to check the latest train status before starting their journey.

Rainfall eases after two days of disruption

Heavy showers had brought Mumbai and neighbouring districts to a near standstill on Monday and Tuesday, causing waterlogging and transport disruptions across several parts of the city.

According to rainfall data, Mumbai recorded an average rainfall of 22.39 mm between 8 am and 8 pm on Tuesday. The eastern suburbs received 23.04 mm, while the western suburbs recorded 25.93 mm of rainfall.

Although rainfall intensity eased on Tuesday, authorities have cautioned that heavy spells could return during the day. With strong winds and a high tide forecast, commuters are advised to stay updated with official weather and transport advisories before travelling.