Mumbai Rains Live: 17 flights cancelled, 217 delayed after IMD issues red alert; authorities advise WFH

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has retained a red alert for Mumbai on Monday, along with Raigad, Ratnagiri, Palghar, Nashik and the ghat regions of Pune district, warning of continued heavy rainfall and hazardous weather conditions. IMD scientist Bikram Singh said the red alert will remain in force on Tuesday as well, although Mumbai's warning level is likely to be downgraded as rainfall activity is expected to gradually ease. Even so, he said, moderate rainfall is likely to continue over the city.

Apart from rain, the IMD has flagged strong winds as a major concern. Singh said wind speeds have been exceptionally high, with gusts touching 70–80 kmph, raising the risk of uprooted trees, damage to kutcha houses and older buildings. He urged residents, particularly those living in vulnerable structures, to remain cautious until weather conditions improve.

Heavy rainfall over the past two days has severely disrupted normal life across Mumbai and its adjoining areas, with the situation worsening overnight. According to Western Railway Chief Public Relations Officer Vineet Abhishek, the Palghar region received more than 300 mm of rainfall within just a few hours between late Sunday night and Monday morning, leading to extensive waterlogging, particularly in the Nalasopara area.

The flooding has affected train operations on the Vasai Road–Nalasopara–Virar section. However, Abhishek said local train services between Churchgate and Vasai Road continue to operate, albeit with delays. "Train movement on this stretch continues despite the disruption," he said, adding that railway authorities are closely monitoring the situation.

• Bandra Terminus-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Express
• Mumbai Central-Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express
• Dadar-Porbandar Saurashtra Express
• Bandra Terminus-Chandigarh Express
• Bandra Terminus-Hisar Express
• Bandra Terminus-Amritsar Express
• Bandra Terminus-Bikaner ExpressBandra Terminus-Veraval Express

• 59046 Valsad – Virar Passenger (JCO 06.07.2026) – Cancelled
• 19001 Virar – Surat Express – Cancelled (as the incoming 19001 Surat – Virar Express was short-terminated at Valsad)
• 19418 Ahmedabad – Borivali Express – Short-terminated at Valsad (Cancelled between Valsad–Borivali)
• 19425 Borivali – Nandurbar Express – Short-originated from Valsad (Cancelled between Borivali–Valsad)
• 04725 Hisar – Shri Ganganagar Express – Short-terminated at Dahanu Road. The rake will return as 04726 Shri Ganganagar – Hisar Express from Vapi.
• Accordingly, 04725/04726 services between Dahanu Road and Vapi stand cancelled.
• 05183 Azamgarh – Bandra Terminus Special (JCO 04.07.2026), which was earlier short-terminated at Sanjan, will now run up to Bandra Terminus.
• Its return service, 05184 Bandra Terminus – Azamgarh Special, is tentatively scheduled to depart at 19:00 hrs on 06.07.2026 from Bandra Terminus.

• Scaffolding, loose materials, crane items, tin sheets at compound walls, formwork and all temporary structures shall be thoroughly checked and ensured to be in stable, secure condition. Loose materials from upper floors, terraces and elevated platforms shall be removed or firmly fastened.
  
• There shall be no haphazard activity at any site. All work shall be planned, supervised and executed in a safe, systematic manner. Excavated construction sites to be properly safeguarded and strictly monitored.
• Tower cranes, material hoists, safety nets and lifting equipment shall be inspected for stability. Lifting operations and work at heights shall be suspended where weather poses risk. Exclusion zones shall be maintained below active work areas.
• All workers shall use prescribed PPE and fall protection. An immediate site-wide safety inspection shall be conducted and all unsafe conditions rectified without delay.
• Weather conditions shall be continuously monitored and appropriate preventive measures taken until normal conditions return. All concerned are strictly directed to treat this advisory with utmost urgency. Safety compliance is mandatory.