Mumbai rain highlights: 200mm rain in 12 hrs chokes city; flights, trains impacted, more rains expected
Mumbai rain highlights: India Meteorological Department (IMD) officials have forecast heavy to extremely heavy rain and strong winds in Mumbai and adjoining districts for July 4 and 5, while the national capital is expected to receive light showers. Check LIVE updates here
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While Mumbai and parts of Maharashtra are preparing for a spell of intense rainfall over the coming days, Delhi is likely to see a gradual increase in monsoon activity after a relatively subdued onset.
India Meteorological Department (IMD) officials have forecast heavy to extremely heavy rain and strong winds in Mumbai and adjoining districts, while the national capital is expected to receive light showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds through the weekend and early next week.
Heavy rain warning for Mumbai
Heavy rainfall has been forecast between July 4 and July 6 for Mumbai city and the districts of Raigad, Thane, Palghar, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg. Moderate to heavy rainfall is also likely in the ghat regions of Satara, Pune and Nashik districts in central Maharashtra, the Met department said.
Authorities have cautioned that disruptions to local travel and some degree of structural damage cannot be ruled out during this period. Citizens have been advised to remain alert, particularly while travelling through low-lying areas and ghat roads.
In an advisory, the State Disaster Management Department urged residents to exercise caution and contact local emergency helpline numbers in case of any emergency.
For the next 24 hours, rainfall is expected to continue across Mumbai and its surrounding areas. Heavy to very heavy rain is likely at several places, while isolated pockets could witness extremely heavy rainfall, it added.
There is also a possibility of gusty winds reaching speeds of 50-60 kmph at times.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD), in its 48-hour outlook, said the city and suburbs are likely to experience continued spells of rain. "Heavy to very heavy rain at few places with possibility of extremely heavy rain at isolated places in city and suburbs. Occasional gusty winds reaching 50-60 Kmph very likely," the weather office said.
Monsoon activity expected to pick up in Delhi
In Delhi, weather activity is expected to intensify from Sunday after a weaker-than-usual onset of the southwest monsoon in the capital.
The IMD has issued a yellow alert for Saturday, forecasting generally cloudy skies with one or two spells of very light to light rainfall. Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of 30-40 kmph, reaching up to 50 kmph, are also expected.
Meteorologists say the delayed strengthening of monsoon conditions over Delhi and much of north India is linked to weather systems currently active over central India.
Explaining the situation, Mahesh Palawat, president of Skymet Weather, said moisture has been concentrated over western and central parts of the country.
“This low-pressure trough in central India has led to moisture content being concentrated in states like Mumbai, Gujarat and MP. When this weather system weakens by July 5 and July 6, we can expect more rainfall in Delhi,” he said.
Light rain, thunderstorms likely
“Residents should expect cloudy conditions with the possibility of light rain accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds during the afternoon and evening on Saturday. Similar monsoon conditions are likely to continue during the next few days,” an IMD official said.
According to the forecast, Delhi could receive light to moderate rain on Sunday morning, followed by another spell during the evening or night. Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of up to 60 kmph are also likely.
Similar weather conditions are expected on Monday and Tuesday, with generally cloudy skies and intermittent rainfall activity.
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- 4 Jul 2026, 10:38:11 PM IST
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- 4 Jul 2026, 10:02:24 PM IST
Weather news LIVE: IMD forecasts more downpour in rain-hit Odisha; govt says prepared to tackle situation
Weather news LIVE: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday forecast heavy rainfall across the state and issued a 'red' warning of extreme downpour in five districts, prompting the government to direct all authorities concerned to be prepared to tackle the emerging situation.
The developments came after the low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal intensified into a well-marked system, officials said.
The state has been witnessing heavy rain for three days due to the low-pressure area.
In its latest forecast, the IMD issued a red warning (take action) for five districts of Kalahandi, Boudh, Angul, Sambalpur, and Sonepur. Similarly, it issued an 'orange' alert (Be prepared to take action) in 21 other districts, while a 'yellow' warning (be aware) has been sounded for four remaining districts.
The well-marked low-pressure area over the Northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining north Odisha-West Bengal coasts persisted over the same region. It is very likely to move across north Odisha and north Chhattisgarh during the next 3 days, the IMD said.
"The districts with red warning are expected to receive extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places," Director of Bhubaneswar Meteorology Centre, Manorama Mohanty, said, adding that Odisha is likely to witness heavy showers till July 7.
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- 4 Jul 2026, 09:37:26 PM IST
Weather news LIVE: Heavy rains disrupt normal life in Maharashtra, Kerala; IMD says monsoon to advance further north
Weather news LIVE: Heavy rains threw life out of gear in several states on Saturday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing red alerts in Maharashtra, West Bengal, Odisha and Kerala, and stating that conditions were favourable for the advance of southwest monsoon into the remaining parts of Haryana and Punjab and Rajasthan in the next four days.
Two days after monsoon arrived in national capital Delhi, parts of the city witnessed light to moderate rainfall. The weather office has forecast that light rain and gusts would prevail at least till Friday.
After the late arrival of monsoon in Maharashtra, incessant heavy rains lashed Mumbai and its metropolitan region, triggering incidents of road cave-in, tree fall and house collapse, and disrupting road and rail traffic.
Continuous downpour forced the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to declare a holiday for schools and colleges in the afternoon.
The showers led to waterlogging in several low-lying areas of the metropolis, crippling public transport services and posing difficulties for private vehicle users.
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- 4 Jul 2026, 08:24:00 PM IST
Mumbai rain live updates: Tree crashes on autorickshaw in Thane amid heavy rain, driver injured
Mumbai rain live updates: An autorickshaw driver in Thane had a narrow escape after a tree crashed onto his vehicle amid heavy rain on Saturday. The driver, 50-year-old Dinesh Yadav, escaped with minor injuries on his hands.
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- 4 Jul 2026, 07:55:45 PM IST
Weather news LIVE: IMD says Southwest monsoon to cover parts of Gujarat, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan in next 4 days
Weather news LIVE: The southwest monsoon is set to advance further into parts of the North Arabian Sea, Gujarat, the remaining areas of Haryana and Punjab, and more parts of Rajasthan over the next four days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday.
In its daily forecast, the IMD said isolated extremely heavy rainfall is likely over Konkan and the Gujarat region between July 4-7, Madhya Maharashtra between July 4-6, Saurashtra and Odisha on July 4-5, and West Madhya Pradesh on Saturday.
The department said a "well-marked low-pressure area lay over the northwest Bay of Bengal".
"Under its influence, the monsoon is likely to continue in an active phase over the central parts of the country during the next four-five days," the IMD said.
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- 4 Jul 2026, 07:52:12 PM IST
Weather news LIVE: IMD alert for July 6, 7
Weather news LIVE: The Shimla Met office on Saturday issued an orange warning, forecasting heavy to very heavy rains in isolated places for two to three districts for Monday and Tuesday (July 6 and 7).
The orange alert was issued for Mandi and Sirmaur districts on Monday, and Chamba, Kangra and Sirmaur districts on Tuesday. The weather department also predicted a wet spell in Himachal Pradesh till July 11.
Meanwhile, light to moderate rains lashed several parts of the state in the past 24 hours since Friday evening, including Shimla, Jubberhatti, Sundernagar, Kangra and Kufri.
Rajgarh was the wettest in the state, recording 90 mm (millimetre) of rainfall, followed by Kasauli 55 mm, Manali 51 mm, Bhatiyyat 45.3 mm, Dharampur 42.4 mm, Dharamshala 40.1mm, Sarahan 39.5 mm, Kotkhai 31.1 mm, Saloni 26.2 mm, Jubberhatti 26.6 mm, Jot 21.2 mm and Mashobra 21 mm.
Kukumseri was the coldest at night, recording a low of 11.2 degrees Celsius, while Una was the hottest during the day, recording a high of 35.4 degrees Celsius.
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- 4 Jul 2026, 07:33:14 PM IST
Weather news LIVE: Parts of capital sees light showers; IMD says rain, gusts to prevail over next few days
Weather news LIVE: The capital recorded a slight dip in maximum temperature on Saturday as light to moderate rainfall was witnessed in parts of the city, with the weather office forecasting that similar conditions will prevail over the next few days.
Safdarjung, the city's base weather station, recorded a maximum of 35.4 degrees Celsius, two degrees below normal, and 0.4 degrees lower than Friday.
The minimum temperature settled at 29 degrees Celsius, 1.1 degree below normal, but 0.9 degrees higher than the day before.
Safdarjung received no rain till 5.30 pm Saturday, according to India Meteorological department (IMD) data.
However, the Pusa weather station recorded 23.5 mm rainfall between 11.30 am and 2.30 pm, Janakpuri saw 9.5 mm rainfall during the same period; while Pitampura recorded 0.5 mm rain between 2.30 pm and 5.30 pm.
Other weather stations also marked a decrease in maximum temperatures on Saturday.
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- 4 Jul 2026, 07:21:49 PM IST
Weather news LIVE: Step out only in case of urgent work, says Maharashtra minister amid heavy rainfall
Weather news LIVE: As heavy rainfall and high tide continue in Mumbai, the administration has urged people to only step out in case of urgent work.
The State Disaster Management Minister Girish Mahajan said that the rescue teams have been deployed to aid the public affected by heavy rains, and the traffic is being cleared off the roads.
The minister said, "More than 200mm rain has occurred in 12 hours, which is very heavy rain - I mean, for Mumbai, it is very heavy rain. I would request all tourists, people who are going out for sightseeing. NDRF and SDRF teams have been deployed. Our teams are stationed near manholes. Traffic is being cleared. People are going out, sitting near the high tide. Most accidents happen because of selfies. Places with tourism witness high casualties. Only step out of the house if there is urgent work."
Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde, as per a statement by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, also urged citizens loitering along the seafront in the Worli area--ignoring the instructions and warnings issued by the Corporation administration and the police administration- to leave the area, as they were spotted wandering by the seaside and sitting on parapets here and there.
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- 4 Jul 2026, 07:10:30 PM IST
Weather news LIVE: Monsoon charm draws tourists to Shimla despite traffic chaos;
Weather news LIVE: Despite traffic congestion, Shimla's monsoon charm -- drizzle, mist, cool weather, and cloud-covered hills -- is drawing tourists to the hill station, with the tourism industry reporting steady bookings and no major cancellations so far.
Since the devastating monsoon of 2023, landslides, flash floods, cloud bursts and other rain-related disasters that disrupted road, power and communication networks had made many tourists weary of travelling to the hills. However, no major rain-relate disaster has been reported in Shimla so far this year.
Flash floods, triggered by heavy rain have, however, washed away bridges and disrupted road connectivity in the tribal districts of Kinnaur, Lahaul and Spiti, as well as Chamba.
In Shimla, traffic congestion and slow-moving vehicles have caused inconvenience to commuters, but tourists continue to flock to the state capital to escape the scorching heat in the plains.
Local resident Preetam Chand said the monsoon season has started on a positive note, but bookings tend to get cancelled whenever social media is flooded with reports of rain-related incidents, stranded vehicles, deaths and injuries.
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- 4 Jul 2026, 06:43:57 PM IST
Weather news LIVE: Flood situation improves in Arunachal as weather clears; relief, restoration continue
Weather news LIVE: The flood situation in Arunachal Pradesh improved significantly on Saturday as the weather cleared, with no fresh casualties or major damage reported over the past 24 hours, officials said.
According to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), only one fresh flood incident was reported from Keyi Panyor district during the last 24 hours. No deaths, injuries, or fresh damage to public infrastructure were reported.
Relief camps in Keyi Panyor continued to shelter affected families, while relief operations remained underway.
The cumulative impact of floods, landslides and other rain-related disasters over the past several days, however, remains significant. A total of 305 villages across 222 circles have been affected, impacting an estimated 92,294 people across the state, the SEOC said.
So far, four people have died, 21 have been injured, and two remain missing as heavy rain triggered flash floods and landslides, causing extensive damage to houses, roads, bridges and public infrastructure, officials said.
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- 4 Jul 2026, 06:17:01 PM IST
Mumbai rain live updates: Incessant rains lead to floods, wall-collapse incidents in Thane-Palghar belt
Mumbai rain live updates: Heavy rains lashed Thane and Palghar, Mumbai's neighbouring districts, on Saturday, leading to water-logging and multiple incidents of tree and wall collapse which disrupted normal life.
As many as 19 persons were rescued from floodwaters in Mandovi area of Palghar, officials said.
Thane city recorded 65.79 mm of rainfall between 8.30 am and 1.30 pm, bringing its season's total to 829.84 mm, while Palghar district received 97.70 mm of rain during the same period, taking its seasonal tally to 643.10 mm.
Several low-lying areas in Kalyan, Bhiwandi, Navi Mumbai and Badlapur were inundated.
In Kalwa, two motorists were injured when a tree collapsed on them, while a tree fall damaged a car in Navi Mumbai's Vashi though no one was injured.
Emergency services were mobilised in Vasai to relocate stranded residents from flooded houses.
The Palghar-Boisar road was closed due to flooding on Kolgaon Bridge, and the highway was blocked by an uprooted tree near the Manor Waghoba Ghat section.
Several other roads in the interior, including the Saphale-Tandulwadi road, Gowade-Raipada road and the bridge connecting Shil and Deharje villages, were shut due to water-logging and overflowing rivers.
- 4 Jul 2026, 06:16:06 PM IST
Mumbai rain live updates: Mumbai Mayor visits Worli promenade amid rains, urges people to move away from seashore
Mumbai rain live updates: mid incessant rains in Mumbai, Mayor Ritu Tawde on Saturday visited the Worli promenade and urged people to stay away from the seashore as the strong waves might pose risk to their lives.
The metropolis has been witnessing downpour over the past few days. The rains continued unabated on Saturday, virtually paralysing the financial capital as water-logging was reported on roads and railway tracks. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) declared a holiday for schools and colleges in the city as the India Meteorological Department warned of extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places.
Mayor Tawde visited the Worli promenade and appealed to people gathered there to leave the area and avoid venturing near the sea amid heavy rainfall and high tide in the city, officials said.
Tawde went to the Dharmaveer Swarajya Rakshak Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Coastal Road (South) area around 2.45 pm, and directed people sitting on there and lingering along the shoreline in the rain to move away, citing the danger posed by strong waves.
She also urged citizens to avoid unnecessary travel, stay away from the seafront and follow advisories issued by the civic and police authorities, saying risking one's safety by going close to the sea during rough weather was not advisable.
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- 4 Jul 2026, 05:22:51 PM IST
Mumbai rain live updates: Road caves in near excavation pit of a construction site | WATCH
Caved in road near a construction site in Mumbai's Bhandup West area (Praful Gangurde/Hindustan Times) Mumbai rain live updates: A portion of a road in Mumbai's Bhandup West area caved in near a construction site's massive excavation pit. A vehicle also fell in the pit during the collapse, though no casualties were reported.
- 4 Jul 2026, 05:15:52 PM IST
Weather news LIVE: IMD alert for UP, J&K and Himachal
Weather news LIVE: According to the IMD, isolated to scattered rainfall is expected over Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Punjab on July 4 and 5, and on July 9 and 10, while the states are expected to witness fairly widespread to widespread rainfall from July 6 to 8.
Isolated to scattered rainfall is also expected in West Uttar Pradesh during July 4 to 7; East Uttar Pradesh during July 4 to 6; West Rajasthan during July 4 to 10 and East Rajasthan on July 4 and 10.
In the Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad region, isolated to scattered rainfall is likely during July 4 and 5 and on July 10, along with fairly widespread to widespread rainfall during July 6 to 9. Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are expected to witness widespread rains from July 4 to 10.
Isolated thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds (speed reaching 40-50 kmph, gusting to 60 kmph) are likely over Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad during July 4 to 10, and are expected over Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Punjab during July 4 and 5, IMD said.
In Central India, fairly widespread to widespread rainfall is expected over Chhattisgarh, East and West Madhya Pradesh, and Vidarbha during July 4 to 10, with isolated thunderstorm, lightning and gusty winds (speed reaching 40-50 kmph gusting to 60 kmph) over East and West Madhya Pradesh during July 4 to 8; Chhattisgarh during July 6 to 8, with gusty winds likely over Vidarbha during July 4 to 8.
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- 4 Jul 2026, 05:03:37 PM IST
Weather news LIVE: Monsoon to continue in active phase over Central India
Weather news LIVE: Under the influence of a well-marked Low-Pressure Area over the Northwest Bay of Bengal, monsoon is likely to continue in an active phase over central parts of the country during the next four to five days, India Meteorological Department (IMD) stated.
The IMD has issued a red alert in Mumbai, Thane and Palghar, with intense spells of rain expected in isolated places.
With this active monsoon, isolated extremely heavy rainfall is likely over Konkan and Gujarat from July 4 to 7; Madhya Maharashtra during July 4 to 6; Saurashtra and Odisha on July 4 and 5 and West Madhya Pradesh on July 4.
According to the IMD, isolated to scattered rainfall is expected over Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Punjab on July 4 and 5, and on July 9 and 10, while the states are expected to witness fairly widespread to widespread rainfall from July 6 to 8.
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- 4 Jul 2026, 04:47:50 PM IST
Weather news LIVE: Heavy rains batter Kerala, yellow alert in 11 districts
Weather news LIVE: Heavy rains accompanied by gusty winds lashed several parts of Kerala on Saturday, leading to a rise in water levels in rivers and dams, inundation in low-lying areas and damage to property, prompting authorities to issue alerts and precautionary measures across the state.
In Palakkad district, compound walls of two houses collapsed following heavy rainfall, while northern parts of Kozhikode, particularly the high ranges, witnessed intense downpours.
In Idukki district, authorities opened the shutters of the Pambla dam as a precaution after heavy rainfall in the catchment areas led to a rise in the reservoir's water level, officials said.
Residents living along both banks of the Periyar river were advised to remain vigilant, while officials were directed to take all necessary safety measures.
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department on Saturday issued a Yellow Alert for Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod districts, forecasting isolated heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms.
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- 4 Jul 2026, 04:26:51 PM IST
Mumbai rain live updates: Check status of local train services amid heavy rainfall, IMD's red alert
Mumbai rain live updates: Heavy rainfall lashed parts of Mumbai on Saturday, leaving streets waterlogged in many areas, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for the Maharashtra capital as well as the neighbouring districts of Thane, Palghar and Raigad. Despite the heavy rain, most suburban local train services continued to operate as usual, although some trains were delayed, according to updates shared by the Central Railway and Western Railway. Click here to check status
- 4 Jul 2026, 04:25:09 PM IST
Mumbai rain live updates: Fadnavis defends roadwork after Pune-Mumbai Expressway link ‘deteriorates’ during monsoon
Mumbai rain live updates: As criticism mounted over alleged potholes on the newly built Pune-Mumbai Expressway Connecting Link, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday defended the project, insisting there were "only two potholes" on the stretch. Addressing reporters, Fadnavis also urged people in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and the Pune-Nashik belt to avoid unnecessary travel and strictly follow official weather advisories, as heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms is expected to continue till July 6, according to a PTI report.
The India Meteorological Department's Regional Meteorological Centre has forecast very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and rainfall significantly above normal across the region until July 6. Read more here
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- 4 Jul 2026, 04:14:37 PM IST
Mumbai rain live updates: Schools, colleges shut; roads inundated as rains disrupt normal life
Mumbai rain live updates: As incessant downpour lashed Mumbai on Saturday, normal life remained disrupted with the government ordering closure of schools and colleges. Heavy rains threw life out of gear, triggering incidents of road cave-in, tree fall and house collapse, and disrupting road and rail traffic, PTI reported.
The continuous downpour, coupled with the India Meteorological Department (IMD)'s extremely heavy rainfall alert, forced the civic body to declare a holiday for schools and colleges in the afternoon.
The showers led to water-logging in several low-lying areas of the metropolis, including Andheri, Kurla, Sakinaka, Chembur, Santacruz, Goregaon and Powai, and crippled the services of the public transport utility as well posed difficulties for the users of private vehicles.
Water staganted on tracks, especially between Nalasopara and Virar stations on the Western Railway line, affected the train services. While the railway administration said trains on the route were running 15 to 20 minutes behind the schedule, passengers complained that the operations came to a standstill.
- 4 Jul 2026, 04:05:37 PM IST
Mumbai rain live updates: Water-logging in Thane, Palgarh
Mumbai rain live updates: Heavy rains lashed Mumbai's two neighbouring districts - Thane and Palghar - on Saturday, causing water-logging in low-lying areas, and multiple tree-collapse incidents that disrupted normal life and traffic.
Thane city recorded 65.79 mm of rainfall between 8.30 am and 1.30 pm, bringing its season's total to 829.84 mm, while Palghar district received 97.70 mm during the same period, taking its seasonal tally to 643.10 mm.
In Thane district, several low-lying pockets in Kalyan, Bhiwandi, Navi Mumbai, and Badlapur were inundated.
In Kalwa, two motorists were injured when a tree collapsed on them, while a tree fall damaged a car in Navi Mumbai's Vashi, though no casualties were reported in both the incidents.
In Palghar district, emergency services were mobilised in Vasai to relocate stranded residents from flooded houses. Major traffic disruptions were reported across the region.
The Palghar-Boisar road was closed due to flooding on the Kolgaon Bridge, and the highway near Manor Waghoba Ghat was blocked by an uprooted tree.
Additionally, multiple interior routes, including the Saphale-Tandulwadi road, the Gowade-Raipada road, and the bridge connecting Shil and Deharje village, were shut due to severe water-logging and overflowing rivers.
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- 4 Jul 2026, 03:43:37 PM IST
Mumbai rain live updates: Vehicle falls in pit as road caves in
Mumbai rain live updates: A vehicle fell into an excavation pit after a patch of road caved in on Saturday in Mumbai's Bhandhup West area. The incident was reported at around 1:25pm after a patch of road caved in, causing the tress around the site to collapse. The affected area has been barricaded, officials told HT.
- 4 Jul 2026, 03:22:44 PM IST
Mumbai rain live updates: Area-wise rainfall across the city
Mumbai rain live updates: Below is the area-wise rainfall in Mumbai between 8:30 am to 2:30 pm on Saturday:
Vikhroli-164.0 mm
Ram Mandir-148.5 mm
Santacruz-126.9 mm
Vidya Vihar-102 mm
Bandra-72.5 mm
Sion-63.5 mm
Colaba-53.4 mm
Byculla-34.5 mm
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- 4 Jul 2026, 03:08:38 PM IST
Mumbai rain live updates: Fadnavis asks people to follow weather advisories
Mumbai rain live updates: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday urged people in Mumbai Metropolitan region (MMR) and Pune-Nashik belt to strictly follow official weather advisories and avoid unnecessary travel as these areas are likely to receive heavy rainfall accompanied by storms till July 6.
Addressing reporters here, the CM also said genuine deficiencies in newly built infrastructure, including the Connecting Link on the Pune-Mumbai Expressway, would be rectified.
The India Meteorological Department's Regional Meteorological Centre has forecast very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and rainfall significantly above normal in the affected region till July 6, and the state government is issuing regular weather alerts and sending SMS messages to residents every three hours, besides disseminating advisories through multiple channels, Fadnavis pointed out.
"We have requested people to avoid travel if possible so that accidents caused by heavy rain and storms can be prevented. Citizens should follow official alerts and venture out only in accordance with the advisories. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and state Disaster Management Cell are closely monitoring the situation," he added.
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- 4 Jul 2026, 03:06:54 PM IST
Mumbai rain live updates: Check status of local train services amid heavy rainfall, IMD's red alert
Mumbai rain live updates: Heavy rainfall lashed parts of Mumbai on Saturday, leaving streets waterlogged in many areas, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for the Maharashtra capital as well as the neighbouring districts of Thane, Palghar and Raigad. Despite the heavy rain, most suburban local train services continued to operate as usual, although some trains were delayed, according to updates shared by the Central Railway and Western Railway. Click here to track status of local train services
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- 4 Jul 2026, 02:51:45 PM IST
Mumbai rain live updates: Vasai area in knee-deep waters
Mumbai rain live updates: Mumbai's Vasai area is under knee-deep waters as heavy rainfall on Saturday triggered severe waterlogging in several parts of the city.
- 4 Jul 2026, 02:49:41 PM IST
Mumbai rain live updates: Waterlogging in Bhiwandi city
Mumbai rain live updates: Severe waterlogging has disrupted normal life in Bhiwandi city of Thane district amid heavy rainfall since earlier morning on Saturday. A Red Alert has been issued for July 4 and 5.
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- 4 Jul 2026, 02:47:16 PM IST
Mumbai rain live updates: Rainwater floods residential buildings
Mumbai rain live updates: Visuals shared from Mumbai's Andheri area showed rainwater entering Koteshwar apartment building on Saturday as heavy rains lashed city.
- 4 Jul 2026, 02:43:35 PM IST
Mumbai rain live updates: Mumbai schools, colleges shut amid IMD Red Alert
Mumbai rain live updates: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Saturday announced the closure of all schools and colleges in Mumbai for the afternoon session following an 'extremely heavy rainfall' warning issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
In an official statement, the BMC said the decision was taken in view of the IMD's Red Alert for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and keeping in mind the safety of students.
"All schools and colleges in Mumbai shall remain closed for the afternoon session today, July 4, 2026," the civic body said.
The IMD has forecast extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places in Mumbai and adjoining areas over the next 24 hours.
The BMC has appealed to citizens to avoid non-essential travel and to step out of their homes only if necessary.
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- 4 Jul 2026, 02:40:43 PM IST
Weather news LIVE: Red alert in Bengal for heavy rains, low pressure develops over Bay of Bengal
Weather news LIVE: A low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal is likely to turn into a deep depression, bringing extremely heavy rainfall in the southern parts of West Bengal over the weekend, prompting the local administration to initiate round-the-clock monitoring measures.
As the weather system moved closer to the West Bengal-Odisha coast, the India Meteorological Department issued a red warning -- the highest level of colour-coded warning -- for South 24 Parganas and Purba Medinipur district.
It also issued an orange alert for Jhargram, Paschim Medinipur and Howrah, asking people to be prepared for severe weather, and warned that the situation could worsen on Sunday.
A senior state government official said district administrations have been instructed to be prepared to deal with any rain-related exigency.
"Control rooms are functioning round the clock. Officials have been directed to monitor vulnerable and low-lying areas.
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- 4 Jul 2026, 02:34:46 PM IST
Weather news LIVE: Heavy rains in parts of Kerala
Weather news LIVE: Heavy rains accompanied by gusty winds lashed several parts of Kerala on Saturday, leading to a rise in water levels in many rivers and dams, inundation in low-lying areas, and damage to property, prompting authorities to issue alerts and precautionary measures.
In Palakkad district, compound walls of two houses collapsed following heavy rainfall, while northern parts of Kozhikode, particularly the high ranges, witnessed intense downpours.
In Idukki district, authorities opened the shutters of the Pambla Dam as a precaution after heavy rainfall in the catchment areas led to a rise in the reservoir's water level, authorities said.
Residents living along both banks of the Periyar River were advised to remain vigilant, while officials were directed to take all necessary safety measures.
Disaster management authority warned moderate to intense rainfall accompanied by gusty winds reaching speeds of up to 40 kmph was likely in Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Kozhikode, Kannur and Kasaragod districts.
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- 4 Jul 2026, 02:27:22 PM IST
Weather news LIVE: Delhi gets light rain; 'yellow alert' issued
Weather news LIVE: Several parts of Delhi received showers on Saturday, even as city residents contended with a humid weather.
The sky remained overcast for most part of the day with relative humidity at 77 per cent in the morning.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning.
The weather office said light to moderate rain, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and winds of 30-40 kmph, is likely over parts the city over the next few hours.
The minimum temperature on Saturday settled at 29 degrees Celsius, 1.1 notches above normal, at the Safdarjung observatory.
The maximum temperature is likely to hover around 35 degrees Celsius. According to the IMD, showers in Delhi are likely to continue till July 9.
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- 4 Jul 2026, 02:23:13 PM IST
Mumbai rain live updates: 6 tourists stranded amid heavy fog and rains at Tandulwadi fort, rescued by cops
Mumbai rain live updates: Six tourists were rescued after they got lost and stranded in dense fog on the Tandulwadi fort in Maharashtra's Palghar district, a police official said on Saturday.
The search and rescue operation was conducted by a team from Saphale police station after the tourists dialled emergency helpline number 112 on Friday evening, Palghar Superintendent of Police Yatish Deshmukh said.
"On July 3, a group of six tourists comprising four men and two women from Nalasopara, Virar, and Dahanu had gone for an excursion to the Tandulwadi fort. While descending the fort, they lost their way due to torrential rains, heavy fog, and slippery tracks, and became stranded in the dense jungle area," he said.
Braving hostile weather, thick fog, and slippery routes, the rescue team successfully located all six tourists, rescued them, and brought them down to Tandulwadi village, he said.
The tourists were identified as students of Dandekar College in Palghar and were subsequently escorted safely to Saphale railway station, Deshmukh said.
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- 4 Jul 2026, 02:17:00 PM IST
Mumbai rain live updates: Construction site caves in
Mumbai rain live updates: As rains continue to wreak havoc across Mumbai, a construction site in Bhandup West area caved in on Saturday morning
- 4 Jul 2026, 02:07:40 PM IST
Mumbai rain live updates: Knee-deep water on streets in Bhiwandi | Video
Mumbai rain live updates: Heavy rainfall since early Saturday morning has led to severe waterlogging in Bhiwandi city of Thane district, affecting normal movement in several areas.
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- 4 Jul 2026, 01:47:59 PM IST
Mumbai rain live updates: Construction site caves in at Bhandup amid heavy rainfall
Mumbai rain live updates: A construction site in Mumbai's Bhandup area caved in following heavy rainfall that has continued to batter the city and its suburbs. Further details awaited.
- 4 Jul 2026, 01:37:37 PM IST
Mumbai rain live updates: Heavy rain leaves streets waterlogged in Mumbai's Bandra West
Mumbai rain live updates: Heavy rainfall continued to impact Mumbai on Saturday, with waterlogging reported from several parts of the city. Visuals from Bandra West showed streets submerged under accumulated rainwater as monsoon showers intensified.
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- 4 Jul 2026, 01:27:29 PM IST
Mumbai rain live updates: Young cricketers brave downpour at Shivaji Park in Mumbai | Video
Mumbai rain live updates: Even as heavy rain continued to lash Mumbai, young cricketers were seen playing at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Park, popularly known as Shivaji Park.
- 4 Jul 2026, 01:17:38 PM IST
Mumbai rain live updates: IndiGo issues travel advisory as bad weather disrupts flight operations
Mumbai rain live updates: IndiGo has issued a travel advisory for passengers flying to and from Mumbai, warning that adverse weather conditions are affecting flight schedules.
In a statement, the airline said, “We are closely monitoring the weather and doing our best to get you where you need to be, safely and smoothly.” Passengers have been advised to check the latest status of their flights through the airline's website or mobile app before heading to the airport.
IndiGo said its ground and customer support teams are available to assist travellers and provide necessary support as weather-related disruptions continue.
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- 4 Jul 2026, 01:15:06 PM IST
Mumbai rain live updates: 4 diversions, over a dozen go-arounds reported at Mumbai airport
Mumbai rain live updates: Adverse weather conditions impacted flight operations at Mumbai airport on Saturday, with four flights diverted and 12-13 aircraft carrying out go-arounds between 8 am and 1 pm.
Heavy rainfall and reduced visibility in the region affected airport operations during the period. Further details are awaited.
- 4 Jul 2026, 01:12:42 PM IST
Mumbai rain live updates: Severe waterlogging in Andheri | Video
Mumbai rain live updates: Severe waterlogging at the Andheri Subway following incessant heavy downpour across Mumbai city.
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- 4 Jul 2026, 01:07:54 PM IST
Mumbai rain live updates: Mumbai declares holiday for afternoon session in schools, colleges
Mumbai rain live updates: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has declared a holiday for the afternoon session in all schools and colleges across Mumbai on Saturday after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall, reported news agency PTI.
According to the civic body, the decision was taken as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students amid forecasts of intense rain across the city. The BMC has also urged residents to step out only if necessary as heavy showers continue to affect several parts of Mumbai.
The IMD has warned of extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places in Mumbai during the day.
- 4 Jul 2026, 12:36:12 PM IST
Mumbai rain live updates: Two injured after tree falls on motorcycle riders in Thane
Praful Gangurde/HT photos Mumbai rain live updates: Two people riding a motorcycle were injured after a tree collapsed on them in the Kharegaon area of Kalwa, Thane, amid adverse weather conditions.
Both injured persons were rushed to Kalwa Hospital and are currently undergoing treatment. Further details are awaited.
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- 4 Jul 2026, 12:30:57 PM IST
Mumbai rain live updates: IMD issues red alert for Mumbai region till 1 pm
Mumbai rain live updates: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has placed Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Raigad under a red alert till 1 pm.
Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places, with intense rain spells expected across the region during the warning period.
Authorities have advised residents to remain cautious as waterlogging, traffic congestion and reduced visibility may affect normal movement in several areas.
- 4 Jul 2026, 12:21:08 PM IST
Mumbai rain live updates: Tree collapses inside Dadar flower market amid heavy rainfall
(Raju Shinde/HT photo) Mumbai rain live updates: A tree collapsed inside the Meenatai Thackeray Flower Market in Mumbai's Dadar area following heavy rainfall that has been lashing the city.
The incident comes as intense monsoon showers continue to affect several parts of Mumbai. There was no immediate information on injuries.
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- 4 Jul 2026, 12:17:50 PM IST
Delhi rain live updates: Yellow alert for five districts till 12:20 pm
Delhi rain live updates: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) nowcast has issued a yellow alert for parts of Delhi, including North Delhi, Northwest Delhi, Northeast Delhi, Central Delhi and Shahdara, valid until 12:20 pm.
According to the IMD's latest nowcast, these areas are likely to experience light to moderate rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds during the alert period.
- 4 Jul 2026, 12:11:47 PM IST
Delhi rain live updates: Rain lashes city, IMD forecasts more showers through Saturday
Delhi rain live updates: Parts of Delhi received rainfall on Saturday morning as monsoon activity showed signs of strengthening over the national capital.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast one or two spells of rain during the day, along with generally cloudy skies. Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are also likely in some areas.
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- 4 Jul 2026, 11:55:14 AM IST
Mumbai rain live updates: IMD issues Red alert till 1 pm
Mumbai rain live updates: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Red alert for Mumbai, warning of intense rainfall in its latest nowcast. The alert will remain in effect until 1 pm.
- 4 Jul 2026, 11:51:51 AM IST
Mumbai rain live updates: Mumbai rains affect rail services
Mumbai rain live updates: Heavy rainfall and low visibility have led to minor disruptions on the Western Railway network, with local trains running 10-15 minutes behind schedule at Bandra railway station, reported news agency PTI.
Railway operations continue, but commuters may face slight delays as persistent rain impacts visibility and movement across parts of Mumbai.
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- 4 Jul 2026, 11:19:35 AM IST
Mumbai rain live updates: Waterlogging hits Sanpada underpass as IMD issues Red alert for Navi Mumbai
Mumbai rain live updates: Heavy rainfall has led to severe waterlogging at an underpass in Sanpada, causing significant inconvenience to commuters and affecting traffic movement in the area.
The disruption comes as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Red alert for Navi Mumbai, forecasting very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall.
- 4 Jul 2026, 11:08:24 AM IST
Mumbai rain live updates: Mumbaikars flock to Gateway of India to enjoy monsoon showers
Mumbai rain live updates: Amid ongoing monsoon rains in Mumbai, people were seen enjoying the wet weather at the city's iconic Gateway of India on Saturday.
Visuals from the waterfront landmark showed visitors gathering to take in the rainy weather and sea breeze, even as monsoon activity continued across the city. The popular tourist spot drew crowds despite intermittent showers and cloudy skies.
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