Mumbai rain update: After 48 hours of torrential rain in Mumbai, the waterlogged roads have brought the city to its knees. On the third day 72 hours later, the rain gods showed mercy after a prolonged red alert warning from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). While Pune was on red alert, several regions of Mumbai received mild showers under an orange alert. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) was forced to shut down educational institutions and government offices on August 18 and 19 as the city headed towards normal on August 20.
IMD’s prediction for today, issues red alerts in THESE areas
As per the latest forecast, the IMD has issued a red alert in Maharashtra for Pune and eased the warnings in Thane, and Raigad. For now, there is a yellow alert in Mumbai, with moderate spells of rain predicted in Nashik and Satara. The local train routes are back to normal after facing severe halts and delays yesterday, as tracks were submerged under water. A high tide is expected at 11:01 AM today, with it recurring at 10:57 PM.
Mumbai Rains: Will schools and colleges remain open?
There has been no official confirmation from the BMC, but residents are worried about the waist-deep water on the roads across Mumbai, in areas such as Thane, Hindmata, Worli, Andheri, among others. The official social media page also bashed the fake news that was circulating under BMC’s name, announcing the school closure on August 20.
However, as per reports, schools are closed in Lonavala, considering the high warning from the IMD. Moreover, Mumbai University rescheduled its exam to August 23, which was to be held originally on August 19.
However, for the safety of the residents, the municipal body has advised residents to leave their houses only if it is necessary. Given 10 reported deaths due to heavy rainfall, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also took stock of the monorail accident near Mysore Colony in Chennai. He revealed in a post on X (formerly Twitter) that the MMRDA, the fire department, and the municipal bodies carried out rescue efforts. After three hours of relentless efforts, all passengers who were trapped were rescued safely. Additionally, a probe is set to be ordered into the cloudburst in Nanded, which claimed at least four lives earlier this week.
Are government offices closed in Mumbai?
With a orange alert sounded at the coast in Pune, the region is highly sensitive as heavy rains batter several parts of Maharashtra. Following the heavy downpours, the BMC has not extended the closure of government offices.
Mumbai rains: Airlines issue fresh travel advisory, check here
Air India, Akasa Air, and IndiGo Airlines issued a travel advisory for Mumbai due to heavily waterlogged roads. There was a significant delay in the local train timings as the rain affected both the Harbour and Central lines as tracks were submerged underwater. However, normal functions resumed as water receded after 10 PM yesterday. Trains to and from Boisar, Diva, and Vasai still remain cancelled.
Weather forecast live updates: Red alert in Kachch
Moderate Thunderstorms with gusty surface winds between 41-61 kmph are expected. Heavy rain of more than 15mm per hour is in the forecast with 60% probability of lightning.
Weather forecast live updates: Red alert in Uttar Pradesh
The IMD has warned of extremely heavy rains in the following districts of Uttar Pradesh:
1. Amethi
2. Unnao
3. Raebareli
4. Kanpur
Mumbai Weather Forecast Live Updates: Orange alert in Satara
The IMD orange alert has been extended to Satara. Pune rains had jolted the city with thunderstorms and lightning with an extreme rainfall alert. Today, the showers are less intense as waterlogging subsided in majority areas.
Mumbai Weather Forecast Live Updates: Light showers in Mumbai
Light showers brought a brief respite to residents in Mumbai after torrential rain brought the city to a halt. Normal train and bus services have resumed, and the intensity of rain has lowered significantly starting today.
Mumbai Weather Forecast Live Updates: Santacruz rain update
Mumbai saw a record rainfall of 1000mm+ over the spell of the South West Monsoon this year. Santacruz reported a 778mm in July alone.
Mumbai Weather Forecast Live Updates: High tide timings
The Mumbai coastline is set to receive high tides twice today.
11:01 AM and at 10:57 PM, going as high as 4.27 metres.
Mumbai Weather Forecast Live Updates: Rain Situation in Maharashtra Under Control, Says CM Fadnavis
The heavy rainfall that brought Mumbai and parts of Maharashtra to a standstill is now under control, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Wednesday. The state capital saw relief after a day of torrential rains.
Fadnavis added that disaster management measures are in place, with NDRF and SDRF personnel deployed in areas affected by heavy rain.
Coordinated Dam Management
“Water discharge from dams is being carefully managed, and the government is coordinating with neighbouring states to release water as required,” the chief minister told reporters.
Support for Farmers
While some areas continue to experience heavy rainfall, Fadnavis highlighted that crops on 14 lakh hectares have been damaged. He assured that government aid will be provided to affected farmers after proper assessment, noting that assistance cannot be announced solely based on rainfall over the past four days.
The state government continues to monitor the situation closely to ensure safety and mitigate further damage.
Mumbai Weather Forecast Live Updates: Temporary Shelter
BMC opens temporary shelter at Kranti Nagar school, provides food and clothes to rescued residents
In its afternoon bulletin, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that till 8:30 am on Wednesday, Konkan (coastal Maharashtra) witnessed heavy to very heavy rainfall, with isolated locations recording exceptionally heavy showers of over 40 cm.
The bulletin further noted that Ghat areas of Madhya Maharashtra experienced heavy to very heavy rainfall, with isolated places recording exceptionally heavy falls of more than 55 cm. Similarly, parts of Saurashtra saw heavy to very heavy rainfall, with extremely heavy spells crossing 55 cm at isolated spots.
Mumbai Weather Forecast Live Updates: Orange alert
After heavy downpours on Tuesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange Alert for Mumbai, warning of more intense rainfall in the city.
Mumbai Weather Forecast Live Updates: Probe into Nanded cloudburst
MLA Tushar Rathod urged the Maharashtra Water Resources Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil to order a probe into the flooding at Hasnal in Nanded district, which claimed at least four lives due to heavy rains.
Mumbai Weather Forecast Live Updates: Service resumed on harbour line
Central Railways CRPO Swapnil Nila revealed that the service on the Harbour lines was resumed at 1:30 PM yesterday, amid cancellations on several routes on the Western Railways. The only delay was observed between 6 and 7 AM today. Here's the complete statement:
Mumbai, Maharashtra: Central Railway CPRO Swapnil Nila says, "As the intensity of rainfall reduced yesterday evening, services on the Harbour Line towards Bandra resumed by 1:30 pm. By 7:28 pm, the first train left Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus for Kalyan, and the return… pic.twitter.com/gHMiZTF6zu
— IANS (@ians_india) August 20, 2025
Mumbai Weather Forecast Live Updates: Monorail services resumed
After a harrowing three hours and a 782-passenger-rescue operation, the monorail is back to normal operations. Causing sudden panic, the monorail stopped between two stations in Chembur, leaving the passengers stranded due to the overcrowding and a power outage.
They were extracted with the help of fire officials and MMRDA intervention, announced CM Fadnavis.
Mumbai Weather Forecast Live Updates: Mumbai's wettest August
Experts at IIT Bombay stressed on better forecast systems to predict such occurrences. Dr. Akshay Deoras, from the University of Reading in the UK, confirmed that the incessant downpour came after the "driest July", as per a Hindu report.
Mumbai Weather Forecast Live Updates: Amitabh Bachchan's bungalow flooded
As per reports, Amitabh Bachchan's Juhu residence, Prateeksha, was flooded with rainwater. A viral video on social media claimed that it was the Bollywood actor's house, showing more than ankle deep water.
Mumbai Weather Forecast Live Updates: Red alert in Gujarat
The IMD issued a red alert warning for the coastal districts of Gujarat which includes:
1. Surat
2. Bhavnagar
3. Amreli
4. Navsari
5. Valsad
Mumbai Weather Forecast Live Updates: Rainfall analysis Santacruz vs Colaba
The IMD noted a key difference between the rainfall Santa Cruz and Colaba received between August 16 and August 20.
Santa Scruz was significantly higher reporting rainfall not less than 83.8 mm. Overall, it recorded 875.1 mm for the 5 days and Colaba got 394 mm till August 20.
Mumbai Weather Forecast Live Updates: Several shops waterlogged
Continuous rainfall has submerged numerous shops in Virar, which has caused financial losses for shopkeepers due to severe waterlogging in streets, roads, and inundated infrastructure. Residents struggle to carry out their lives with ankle-deep water.
Mumbai Weather Forecast Live Updates: Heaviest rain along Mumbai-Pune stretch
With an overall depository of 1000mm so far, Pune rains have raked up the recorded rainfall this year. These regions received staggering rainfall over the past 24 hours.
Tamhini 575mm
Bhira 568mm
Shirgaon 430mm
Davdi 419mm
Lonavala 418mm
Khandala 412mm
Mumbai Weather Forecast Live Updates: Residential buildings flooded
Heavy rainfall has left several common areas of residential buildings flooded. See visuals here.
Nalasopara, Maharashtra: Heavy rainfall has flooded residential buildings and societies in Nalasopara. The municipal corporation has deployed pump machines for water drainage pic.twitter.com/NNJ25ybTXJ
— IANS (@ians_india) August 20, 2025
Mumbai Weather Forecast Live Updates: More on monorail accident
Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, in a statement, earlier today claimed that the passengers in the monorail exceeded the allowed capacity. However, he ensured that the officials were working around the clock to provide relief to the distressed.
Mumbai Weather Forecast Live Updates: Helpline for emergencies
Mumbai GRP has advised passengers to avoid travel unless essential and to exercise utmost caution. Do not believe any false information and rely only on official sources.
For emergencies, dial 1512 immediately
Mumbai Weather Forecast Live Updates: Rains subside
Residents report that the heavy rains have subsided and the light showers have returned. However, rains are predicted for the day with gusty winds of over 40 kmph. BMC reported that they pumped out a total of 16,451.55 million litres from waterlogged roads and homes.
Mumbai Weather Forecast Live Updates: High tide alert in Mumbai
The next high tide in Mumbai is set to hit the coast at 10:19 AM today, reaching as high as 13 feet. Further, another high tide will reach Mumbai at night at 9:55, more than 10 feet high.
Mumbai Weather Forecast Live Updates: 6-8 hours train delay
Passengers were seen waiting for over six hours at the Lokmanya Tilak railway station near Chembur as the train services were delayed for nearly eight hours due to incessant rains. A passenger shared with news agencies that his train was scheduled for 8 AM and he had been waiting till 2 PM, following its delay.
Mumbai Weather Forecast Live Updates: Air India pilot commended for smooth landing
A viral post from social media praised an Air India pilot for a smooth landing in Mumbai, despite torrential rain and difficult weather conditions. The passenger wrote, "Hats off to Capt. Neeraj Sethi," sharing visuals of meagre visibility at the Mumbai Airport.
Mumbai Weather Forecast Live Updates: Pune rains submerge temple | Watch
Pune's Morya Gosavi Temple has been inundated by floods in the Pimpri-Chinchwad area. Heavy rainfall in the catchment areas of Pune on Tuesday led to the discharge of water from Khadakwasla dam, prompting the authorities to alert localities around the Mutha River. Currently, IMD has issued a red alert in the city.
VIDEO | Pune, Maharashtra: Morya Gosavi Temple located in Pimpri-Chinchwad inundated by flood waters.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 20, 2025
Heavy rainfall in the catchment areas of Pune on Tuesday led to the discharge of water from Khadakwasla dam, prompting the authorities to alert localities around the Mutha… pic.twitter.com/Gmi16X3tYb
Mumbai Weather Forecast Live Updates: List of Mumbai local train cancelled
1. Nalla Sopara to Borivali
2. Borivali to Churchgate
3. Virar to Dadar
4. Dadar to Virar
5. Nalla Sopara to Churchgate
6. Virar to Churchgate
7. Churchgate to Virar
8. Nalla Sopara to Andheri
9. Andheri to Virar
10. Nalla Sopara to Andheri
11. Andheri to Bhayandar
12. Nalla Sopara to Andheri
13. Andheri to Virar
14. Borivali to Churchgate
15. Churchgate to Borivali
Train services on the Central Railway’s main line between CSMT and Thane were restored by 7:30 pm on Tuesday, but the harbour line stayed closed well past midnight as floodwaters continued to cover the tracks. Officials said full operations could only resume once the water receded, which happened by early Wednesday.