Mumbai rain highlights: BMC declares holiday for schools, colleges today amid heavy rain forecast

Several parts of Mumbai received more than 100 mm of rainfall in 12 hours on Monday, with Vikhroli in the eastern suburbs recording the highest at 139.5 mm downpour, an official from the India Meteorological Department said.

As per the data shared by the IMD, Vikhroli recorded the highest rainfall of 139.5 mm between 8.30 am and 8.30 pm, followed by 129.1 mm in Santacruz, 128.5 mm in Juhu, and 125 mm in Chembur.

In south Mumbai, Byculla logged 88.5 mm showers, while the Colaba observatory registered 55.4 mm, the IMD official added.

Mumbai rain live updates: Seven persons have lost their lives in the incessant rains that continued to batter many parts of Maharashtra, CM Devendra Fadnavis has .

“So far, 7 lives have been lost. Some rivers in Konkan have risen to an alarming level, and Jalgaon has reported extensive losses,” Fadnavis posted on X after reviewing the rainfall situation at a meeting in the state secretariat.

Mumbai rain live updates: Thane city recorded more than 100 mm of rainfall at 4.30 pm, said Yasin Tadvi, chief of the disaster management cell of the Thane Municipal Corporation, according to PTI.

Mumbai rain live updates: The IMD has issued a Red and Orange alert for 24 hours in several districts of Maharashtra. The state has been experiencing heavy rainfall since early Monday morning.

The Red alert has been issued in areas including Mumbai, Raigad, Pune Ghat, Satara Ghat, Ratnagiri, and Kolhapur Ghat. Several districts, including Palghar, Thane, Sindhudurg, Jalgaon, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna, Beed, Latur, Amravati, Chandrapur, and Gadchiroli, have been put under orange alert

Mumbai rain live updates: Mumbai's civic body has declared an holiday for all schools and colleges on August 19 amid heavy rain forecast, PTI reports, citing officials.

Mumbai rain live updates: Here's the rainfall information in Mumbai from 08.30 am to 5.30pm:

• Vikhroli: 135.5mm
• Tata Power Chembur: 124.0mm
• Santacruz: 123.9mm
• Juhu: 123.5mm
• Bandra: 102.5mm
• Byculla: 88.5mm
• Colaba: 45.2mm
• Mahalaxmi: 45.0mm

Mumbai rain live updates: Several persons were seen carrying ailing kin on their backs to gain access to Chembur's Maa General Hospital, hit by waterlogging, according to PTI.

Pumps had to be deployed at the hospital to tackle waterlogging, a civic official said. The situation was brought under control by evening, he added.

Mumbai rain live updates: Five persons are reported missing from Mukhed taluka of Nanded district, around 600 km from Mumbai, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said.

Mumbai rain live updates: The Panchganga river's water level is rising steadily as water is being discharged from the upstream Radhanagari dam after heavy rains in Kolhapur's hilly areas, according to PTI.

Officials said that water is currently being released from the dam at a rate of 11,500 cusec through its seven automated gates.

Mumbai rain live updates: A protection wall constructed by the MMRDA collapsed amid heavy rains on Sunday evening, damaging seven shanties in the eastern suburbs of Mumbai, PTI reported, citing a civic official.

There were no reports of injuries in the incident that took place in the New Ashok Nagar locality of Chembur.

Mumbai rain live updates: Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar reviewed the situation after heavy rains in Mumbai and called for coordinated rescue & relief efforts.

"The state and district machinery must work in close coordination to ensure timely assistance to citizens. Relief and rescue work should be given the highest priority," Pawar said, instructing officials to take immediate steps to mitigate the impact of the downpour, according to PTI.

Mumbai rain live updates: Mumbai's Chembur received 177.2mm of rainfall till 2pm, data shows.

Here's a list of the highest rainfall recorded locations:

• Chembur fire station: 177.2mm
• SWD Workshop Dadar: 173.4mm
• Worli fire station: 170.2mm
• B Nadkarni Park Mun. school Wadala: 165mm
• Adarsh Nagar School, Worli: 161.2mm

Mumbai rain live updates: Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis says that at least 15 districts of the state are under red or orange alert for the next two days. He also adds that Amba, Jagbudi and a few other rivers in Konkan have crossed their warning level.

Mumbai rain live updates: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis says Mumbai received 177 millimetres of rain in a 6-8 hour period on Monday and asked citizens to observe all precautions since more is expected through the day along with high tides, reports PTI.

Talking to reporters, he said that waterlogging is being witnessed in 14 places in the metropolis.

According to data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Tata Power Chembur reported the highest rainfall at 117 mm, followed by Vikhroli with 103 mm and Juhu with 96.5 mm. The Santacruz observatory recorded 86.1 mm, while Sion (82 mm), Bandra (80 mm) and Byculla (80 mm) also saw intense spells.

Vehicular traffic moved at a sluggish pace on the Western Express Highway on Monday due to heavy rainfall and waterlogging at several junctions. Commuters reported long queues of vehicles, particularly between Andheri and Borivali, with cars and buses inching forward.

Mumbai has been witnessing heavy rainfall since Monday morning, causing delays in local train services due to reduced visibility and waterlogging in some areas.

Both the Mainline and Harbour Line are running 10–15 minutes behind schedule. Authorities remain on high alert, with precautionary measures in place to prevent any mishaps amid the downpour.

Some parts of Mumbai recorded more than 140 mm of rain from Monday morning, the weather department said, causing traffic snarls as cars stalled on inundated roads.

The weather department warned of heavy rain on Monday and Tuesday, issuing a red alert for Mumbai and surrounding areas, and authorities asked residents to stay home.

Mumbai rain live updates: In the wake of heavy rainfall in the city, State Minister Ashish Shelar said, "I have taken complete information from all the Additional Commissioners and the head of Disaster Management. We have also provided information about the issues that came to my attention after reviewing the entire incident. As per the instructions of the Chief Minister, and following discussions with the Commissioner in Mumbai, all authorities have been informed to ensure the safe return home of all the children who have gone to school. While holiday has been declared for the afternoon session, schools and colleges... Wherever there is waterlogging, the pumps have been activated, and arrangements are being made to reduce water and resume work...."

He added that authorities are working to manage waterlogging and ensure minimal disruption to daily life in the city.

Mumbai rain live updates: A school bus carrying six children and two staff members became stranded on a waterlogged road in Mumbai on Monday following heavy rainfall, officials said. Police promptly rushed to the scene and rescued all on board.

Owing to the continuous downpour, schools running morning shifts declared a half-day, allowing students to leave early.

The private school bus had been stuck in an inundated area in Matunga, central Mumbai, for over half an hour before Matunga police arrived and ensured the safe evacuation of everyone, an official told PTI.

Mumbai rain live updates: Heavy rainfall in Mumbai on Monday led to waterlogging across multiple areas, including Matunga, where commuters waded through knee-deep water and pedestrians struggled to make their way.

Roads in several areas of the city got inundated after the heavy downpour for the third consecutive day.

Mumbai rain live updates: Local trains, regarded as the city’s lifeline, were delayed by approximately 10 minutes, though services continued to operate, officials told PTI.

Suburban trains on the Central Railway route were disrupted due to waterlogging at certain low-lying spots along the Harbour Line and malfunctioning track-changing points between Kurla and Tilak Nagar stations. Heavy rain in some areas also reduced visibility, slowing down traffic, according to motorists.

Mumbai rain live updates: Airlines including Akasa Air and IndiGo have issued advisories for passengers, urging them to allow extra travel time as some roads to Mumbai airport faced traffic congestion.

“Our officials and staff are on high alert and ready to assist. In case of any emergency, please dial 100/112/103. Your safety always comes first,” the CP posted on X.

On X, Akasa Air tweeted: “Due to heavy rainfall in certain parts of Mumbai, Bengaluru, Goa, and Pune, we anticipate slow moving traffic and congestion on roads leading to the airport. To ensure a seamless travel experience, we request you to plan for additional travel time to reach the airport well in time for your flight.”

IndiGo added that its airport staff will assist travellers along the way.

Mumbai rain live updates: A meeting between Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and Aaditya Thackeray regarding party MLAs’ funds was called off after Ajit Pawar’s office cancelled all appointments due to heavy rain.

Meanwhile, the IMD has issued a ‘red’ alert for Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad districts for the next two days. According to IMD data, Santacruz in the suburbs recorded 99 mm of rainfall, while the Colaba coastal observatory registered 38 mm in the 24 hours ending 8:30 am on Monday.