Mumbai rain highlights: IMD issues yellow alert for today

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said that the rain situation in the state is under control. “The overall rain situation in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra is pretty much under control, though some areas were still witnessing heavy rainfall,” Fadnavis said.

The CM said that all necessary precautions for disaster management were being undertaken, adding that NDRF and SDRF personnel were being deployed in areas lashed by heavy rains.

Fadnavis further said that the water discharge from the dams was being managed, and that the state government was in touch with neighbouring states to coordinate the release, PTI reported.

‘Exceptionally heavy rainfall’ was recorded in Raigad, Pune and Satara districts over 24 hours till 8:30 am on Wednesday (August 20). The highest rainfall among these was recorded at Tamini in Pune district (57 cm), followed by Matheran in Raigad district.

After continuous heavy rains over the past six days, the Morbe dam, which is Navi Mumbai's primary source of water, has reached its full capacity, PTI quoted officials as saying. The dam was at 100 per cent capacity at 3.10 am, following which 1,123 cusecs of water was released into the Dhavari river basin, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) said.

With heavy rains lashing parts of Maharashtra and causing flood-like sutuation in some places, state Congress president Harshwardhan Sapka urged Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to declare wet drought in the state. Sapkal also urged the CM to provide assistance to of ₹50,000 per hectare to the affected farmers.

Mumbai rain live updates: Even as Mumbai struggles with heavy rainfall and extensive waterlogging, a viral video has emerged showing a man dancing and leaping into rainwater flowing like a stream through the city’s streets.

Completely soaked, the man moves freely and joyfully before diving into the flooded street, a moment that has prompted both laughter and reflection online.

Shared with the caption, "Entertainment never stops in Mumbai. The show must go on!", the clip quickly struck a chord with thousands. Text within the video indicates the incident occurred somewhere in Mumbra.

Mumbai rain live updates: Intermittent showers lashed Mumbai overnight, with rain intensity easing on Wednesday morning, restoring a sense of normalcy a day after the city was battered by heavy downpours.

Central Railway’s Harbour Line local train services resumed from 3 am on Wednesday after a 15-hour disruption, providing relief to commuters. Schools and colleges also reopened, a day after closures due to rain.

Officials stated that all public transport services in Mumbai, including local trains, returned to normal operations on Wednesday morning following the torrential rains that had disrupted daily life.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in Mumbai on Wednesday, adding that rain intensity is expected to decrease from Thursday.

According to IMD data, Mumbai’s Santacruz observatory, representing the western suburbs, recorded 200 mm of rainfall in the 24-hour period ending at 8:30 am on Wednesday. "The Colaba observatory in south Mumbai received 107.4 mm rain, whereas the Santacruz observatory in the western suburbs reported 209 mm during the 24-hour period," an IMD official said. Other areas in the city also saw heavy showers, with Vikhroli recording 229.5 mm, Mumbai airport 208 mm, Byculla 193.5 mm, Juhu 150 mm, and Bandra 137.5 mm of rainfall between Tuesday and Wednesday morning

Mumbai rain live updates: In Palghar and Thane districts, heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected at many places on today followed by heavy rainfall at isolated locations on August 21. Moderate rain is forecast for both districts from August 22 to 24. In Mumbai, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places on August 20, with heavy rainfall at isolated locations on August 21, and moderate rain from August 22 to 24. Raigad district is expected to see heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places today, followed by heavy rainfall at isolated places from August 21 to 24. The probability of rainfall in all these districts is “very likely” throughout the five-day period.

Mumbai rain live updates: Monorail services in the city resumed after a train broke down between Bhakti Park and Chembur stations near Mysore Colony on Tuesday evening, leaving approximately 582 passengers stranded.

The disruption, which occurred around 6.30 pm, was caused by a power supply failure resulting from overcrowding.

A large-scale rescue operation, involving the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), fire brigade personnel, and police, lasted over three-and-a-half hours.

Firefighters employed snorkel vehicles to evacuate passengers, while BEST buses were deployed to transport them to nearby railway stations.

All 582 passengers were safely rescued. Twenty-three were treated on-site for suffocation by ambulance staff, while two were taken to Sion Hospital and later discharged after outpatient treatment.

Mumbai rain live updates: MLA Tushar Rathod stated that he would urge Maharashtra Water Resources Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil to order an investigation into the flooding at Hasnal in Nanded district, where at least four people died following heavy rainfall, news agency PTI reported.

On Tuesday, intense rains caused widespread devastation in Nanded, with floodwaters inundating roughly 80 per cent of Hasnal in Mukhed taluka.

A defence release noted that five people were reported missing, and the bodies of four were later recovered.

BJP legislator Rathod, representing the Mukhed constituency, told reporters on Tuesday that he decided to call for a probe after meeting residents. He attributed the flooding to water from the minor irrigation Lendi project.

“When the first phase of the Lendi project was completed, people were assured by the administration that its water wouldn’t reach their village as the project would have a stock of only 30 per cent of its capacity.

“The village is located at a higher elevation. However, the water (from the Lendi project) still flooded about 80 per cent of Hasnal. A few villagers said that the reservoir gates were opened late, causing a huge surge,” said Rathod.

Mumbai rain live updates: Heavy rains on Tuesday disrupted suburban train services on the Harbour Line, prompting many commuters to use the Monorail as an alternative. During the evening rush hour after 6 pm, one Monorail train came to a sudden stop near Mysore Colony, appearing to tilt to one side, while another stalled near Wadala Bridge.

Drawing on previous experience with Monorail rescues, the fire brigade promptly dispatched fire engines and ambulances equipped with aerial ladders and emergency gear.

“Given the fire incident during the last Monorail rescue in 2021, we ensured all necessary precautions were in place this time,” said Ambulgekar.

Rescue teams broke open windows and forced doors to evacuate passengers, prioritising women and senior citizens, with young men evacuated last. Medical assistance was also provided on-site.

Mumbai rain live updates: Flight operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport were disrupted on Tuesday as heavy monsoon rains continued to batter Mumbai. Several airlines issued advisories urging passengers to plan their journeys in advance due to severe waterlogging and traffic congestion across the city.

As of 8:26 am, around 21 flights had been delayed, two were cancelled, and over 40 were running behind schedule, according to Ixigo.

Airlines including IndiGo, SpiceJet, Akasa Air, and Air India have all advised passengers to check updates before travelling to or from Mumbai.

Mumbai rain live updates: Over 780 passengers were rescued on Tuesday evening after two overcrowded Mumbai Monorail trains became stranded on elevated tracks during heavy rain, triggering panic and urgent rescue operations. According to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), the power failure was caused by overcrowding, as the monorail system is not designed to cope with such a sudden influx of passengers. Many commuters had turned to the monorail as suburban rail services were severely disrupted by the downpour.

A senior official involved in the rescue told news agency PTI that some terrified passengers were so desperate they contemplated jumping to the ground below.

More than a dozen passengers reported feeling suffocated when the electricity and air-conditioning failed, with a few fainting. Only one passenger required hospitalisation, and her condition was later confirmed to be stable.

Mumbai rain live updates: Around 582 passengers stranded on the Mumbai Monorail near Mysore Colony, between Chembur and Bhakti Park, were rescued by the Mumbai Fire Brigade of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).

Of those rescued, 23 passengers who experienced breathing difficulties were attended to on site by the onboard doctor of the 108 ambulance service and discharged after treatment, according to PTI.

Two others were taken to Sion Hospital, where, according to Dr Mukesh, AMO, they were treated in the outpatient department. The patients, identified as Kismat Kumar (20) and Vivek Sonavane (28), are both reported to be in stable condition.

The monorail broke down on Tuesday evening between Bhakti Park and Chembur stations near Mysore Colony, leaving hundreds of commuters stranded. The disruption was attributed to a power supply failure triggered by overcrowding that surpassed the train’s design capacity.

Personnel from the BMC, the fire brigade, and the police jointly carried out the rescue effort.

Mumbai rain live updates: The BMC has advised citizens not to fall for rumours and urged them to rely on official updates. In case of emergencies, people can contact the BMC’s Emergency Control Room at helpline 1916. Meanwhile, heavy rains and floods have claimed six lives across several districts of Maharashtra in the past 24 hours, while five people remain missing in Nanded district, according to the state Disaster Management Department.

Mumbai rain live updates: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday dismissed as fake a message circulating on social media that claimed schools and colleges in the city would remain closed on Wednesday owing to a 'red' rain alert. The civic body clarified that no such announcement had been made for August 20.

"This message is fake. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has not issued any such information through its official social media platforms," the BMC stated in a post on X.

The corporation also shared an image of the fabricated message, which was designed to resemble an official post from its verified account and had been widely shared online throughout the day.

Mumbai rain live updates: The train service between Bandra Terminus and Kaman Road has been suspended owing to severe waterlogging, PTI reported.

Persistent heavy rainfall has resulted in the cancellation and delay of several services, leaving passengers inconvenienced. Many commuters are struggling with abrupt changes to timetables and overcrowding at stations.

A traveller at Lokmanya Tilak Station remarked, "My train was scheduled for 8 am and it is running 5 hours late, and now it is 2 pm... The reason for the delay is said to be rain."

Meanwhile, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has mobilised its teams and equipment across both the city and suburbs to tackle the situation.

Mumbai rain live updates: Intermittent showers swept across Mumbai and its neighbouring areas on Wednesday, a day after heavy rains battered the city, leaving several streets resembling rivers and once again exposing the financial capital’s yearly struggle with the monsoon.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Mumbai’s Vikhroli and Santacruz suburbs recorded over 200 mm of rainfall between 8.30 am on Tuesday and 5.30 am on Wednesday. Vikhroli registered 223.5 mm, while Santacruz saw 206.6 mm. Elsewhere, Byculla reported 184.0 mm, Juhu 148.5 mm, Bandra 132.5 mm and Colaba 100.2 mm.

Mumbai rain live updates: A man died after slipping into a rain-filled quarry, while a submerged bridge in the Kalyan area was shut following heavy downpours in Maharashtra’s Thane district, news agency PTI reported citing officials on Wednesday.

Neighbouring Palghar district also experienced intense overnight rainfall, which flooded low-lying areas and disrupted movement in several places, they added.

On Tuesday, authorities used boats and ropes to rescue 194 people stranded in waterlogged parts of Vasai taluka in Palghar, officials said.

In Nanivali, located in the Ambede area of Palghar, nearly 5,000 chickens died after floodwaters entered a poultry farm, according to district disaster management chief executive officer and resident deputy collector Subhash Badge.

Mumbai rain live updates: Western Railway on Wednesday said that despite heavy and continuous rainfall over the past few days and overnight, suburban train services across the Churchgate–Dahanu Road section are operational but running with delays of around 20–25 minutes. Waterlogging has been reported at Vasai Road station, while local trains on the Up Fast line are moving with caution and at restricted speed.

Mumbai rain live updates: With heavy rain continuing in the city and a red alert in place, a passenger waiting at Lokmanya Tilak Station said, “My train was scheduled for 8 am and it is running 5 hours late and now it is 2 pm... The reason for the delay is said to be rain...”

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has advised residents and civic authorities to remain vigilant, warning that intermittent heavy showers are likely to persist in parts of Mumbai and neighbouring districts.

Mumbai rain live updates: Following heavy rainfall, waterlogging on the tracks forced railway authorities to halt services, first on the Harbour line and later on the Central Railway’s main line before noon on Tuesday.

Operations on the main line, running between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in south Mumbai and Thane, resumed from 7.30 pm the same day. However, the Harbour line, which links Navi Mumbai with south Mumbai, remained suspended well past midnight. In certain stretches of the Harbour line, tracks were submerged under 15 inches of water.

Mumbai rain live updates: Mumbai witnessed another spell of intense rainfall on Tuesday, with several areas recording very heavy showers, according to IMD data.

Santacruz observatory (western suburbs): 209 mm in 24 hours till 8.30 am Wednesday

Colaba observatory (south Mumbai): 107.4 mm

Matheran hill station (Raigad): 382.5 mm, the highest in the region

Vikhroli: 229.5 mm

Mumbai airport: 208 mm

Byculla: 193.5 mm

Juhu: 150 mm

Bandra: 137.5 mm

Mumbai rain live updates: Continuous heavy rain in Mumbai has partially disrupted the city’s lifeline - the local train services - with severe waterlogging on tracks at several locations over the past two days.

According to officials quoted by PTI news agency, services on the Central Railway’s Harbour line were restored around 3 am on Wednesday, more than 15 hours after being suspended due to flooding on the tracks. Click here to read the latest on rain impact.

Mumbai rain live updates: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday said the message claiming schools and colleges in the city and suburbs will remain closed on Wednesday is fake. The civic body added that it has not shared any such information through its official social media platforms.

"This message is fake. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has not issued any such information through its official social media platforms," the BMC posted on X. Read more.