
Mumbai Battles Torrential Rains: Red Alert Issued Amid Flooding and Traffic Disruptions
Mumbai is currently grappling with extremely heavy rainfall, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the city on Monday, August 18, 2025. The intense downpour has triggered widespread waterlogging, flooding in low-lying areas, and significant traffic congestion across the metropolis.
Parts of Mumbai, especially the suburbs, have seen severe rainfall totals in recent hours, with Dahisar recording 188 mm, Kandivli 150 mm, Cotton Green 145 mm, and Parel 134 mm between Sunday night and Monday morning. The rainfall intensity increased sharply after 9 AM, with the island city, eastern, and western suburbs receiving hourly averages of 37 mm, 39 mm, and 29 mm respectively. Santacruz observatory recorded 85 mm, while Colaba saw 55 mm over 24 hours[2][3].
Several low-lying areas such as Gandhi Market in Sion, Andheri Subway, and Lokhandwala Complex have been severely waterlogged, disrupting daily life and transport. The heavy rain has caused multiple localities to be submerged, hampering mobility and slowing traffic movement significantly. On the Western Express Highway near Vile Parle, traffic came to a near standstill due to water accumulation. The Andheri Subway was temporarily closed because of flooding[1][2][4].
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has responded by declaring a holiday for all schools and colleges scheduled to start after noon, to ensure safety and limit outdoor exposure. Municipal authorities have urged citizens to avoid unnecessary travel and take necessary precautions. Emergency services are on high alert, and the BMC helpline 1916 is available for assistance[1][3][4].
Public transportation has also been impacted; local suburban trains, the lifeline for millions in the city, are running late by 15 to 20 minutes due to track flooding and operational delays. However, the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) bus services continue to operate without diversions despite the challenging conditions[3][4].
Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport has issued advisories urging passengers to check their flight statuses in advance due to anticipated disruptions caused by rain conditions. Nine flights aborted their landing attempts early Monday, highlighting the operational impact on air travel[2][5].
The red alert by IMD extends beyond Mumbai to neighbouring districts such as Thane, Raigad, and Palghar, forecasting continued heavy to very heavy rains and isolated extremely heavy showers over the next 48 hours. An orange alert remains in place until August 19, followed by a yellow alert for August 20, indicating a need for ongoing vigilance[1][2][4][5].
Civic officials continue to monitor the situation closely, urging the public to remain indoors unless necessary and to stay tuned to official updates. The situation remains dynamic as the city faces its third consecutive day of intense monsoon showers.
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