Heavy rains lashed across parts of Mumbai today, July 20, with waterlogging reported in some areas. Residents of the city must expect more spells during the day as IMD's Regional Meterological Center for the city forecasts thunderstorm accompanied with lightning, heavy to very heavy rain and gusty winds reaching in parts South Madhya Maharashtra. Heavy rainfall very likely to occur at isolated places in the districts of Konkan-Goa.
Mumbai Rain News Live Updates: Weather Blogger Documents Heavy Showers Over South Mumbai, Raigad For Next Few Hours
Raigad and South Mumbai are witnesssing heavy downpour of rain, according to the Mumbai Rains 'X' account that tracks weather activity in the region.
Some very heavy showers over South Mumbai & Raigad next few hours. 6:18 PM #MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/1tbuDMIPNY
— Mumbai Rains (@rushikesh_agre_) July 20, 2026
Mumbai Rain News Live Updates: Orange Alert For Mumbai Tomorrow
IMD Mumbai Chief Vikram Singh told IANS, " for tomorrow, the 21st, Mumbai will be put on Orange Alert. There is some continuity, a small amount of rainfall activity. Tomorrow you will see, it will increase... There is a possibility of heavy rain in the Ghats of Pune, Ghats of Nashik, Palghar District, Raigad District and Ghats of Pune. We will go from Yellow to Orange in these areas as well."
Mumbai Rain News Live Updates: Fifth Driest Monsoon In 126 Years - Which Stated Are Affected The Most?
This year's monsoon is the fifth-driest June-July period in 126 years, with rainfall running 24% below normal, according to data from the India Meteorological Department cited in an SBI Research report. Nearly 60% of the country's 741 districts have witnessed deficient or large deficient rainfall between June 1 and July 17.
Bihar has been hit hardest, with 95% of its 38 districts facing rainfall deficits, followed by Kerala at 86% and Telangana at 85%. Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Gujarat and Punjab have also reported deficits across 64 to 81% of their districts. State-wise, Bihar recorded a 46% rainfall shortfall, Punjab 38%, and Kerala and Telangana between 33 and 34%, among the worst since June.
Mumbai Rain News Live Updates: Water Stock Rose 1.66% In 24 Hours
In the last 24 hours, there has been a 1.66% increase in the reservoir stock due to ongoing showers in the region, BMC data showed.
Mumbai Rain News Live Updates: High Tide Update
According to the IMD forecast, the first high tide for Monday was forecasted to occurr at 4:01 a.m., when the sea level reached 3.61 metres. The next low tide at 9:54 a.m., dropping the sea level to 1.53 metres.
The next high tide is expected at 4:05 p.m., with the sea expected to rise to 4.05 metres, followed by the second low tide at 10:51 p.m., when water levels are likely to drop to 1.10 metres.
Mumbai Rain News Live Updates: Reservoir wise water level
- Vihar and Tulsi are full.
- Tansa is at 86%.
- Modak Sagar at 82%.
- Bhatsa, Mumbai's largest lake, has reached 48%.
- Upper Vaitarna remains the least filled at 34%.
Mumbai Rain News Live Updates: Latest Nowcast Warning
In its nowcast warning, IMD issued an orange alert for Mumbai, Palghar and Thane, forecasting moderate to intense spells of rain in certain places.
Mumbai Rain News Live Updates: Water Stock Crosses 54%
The water stock in seven reservoirs of Mumbai crossed 54% amid continued rainfall in the city.
रविवार, दिनांक १९ जुलै २०२६ सकाळी ६ ते सोमवार, दिनांक २० जुलै २०२६ या २४ तासात झालेल्या पावसामुळे मुंबईला पाणी पुरवठा करणाऱ्या ७ जलाशयांचा साठा ५४.०५ % झाला आहे .
— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) July 20, 2026
गेल्या २४ तासात जलाशय साठ्यात १.६६ % वाढ झाली आहे. #MyBMCUpdates pic.twitter.com/XW6aqvNnsy
Mumbai Rain News Live Updates: Rains Lash In Bandra | Watch
VIDEO | Maharashtra: Rain lashes parts of Mumbai. Visuals from Bandra.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 20, 2026
(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/mgfpQXLhT5
Mumbai Rain News Live Updates: What Should Mumbai Residents Expect Today?
According to BMC, generally cloudy sky and possibility of one or two spells of light to moderate rain is expected in the city and suburbs today.
Generally cloudy sky and possibility of one or two spells of light to moderate rain in City & Suburbs.#WeatherUpdate #MumbaiWeatherupdate#MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/pzE6ppYKKL
— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) July 20, 2026
Mumbai Rain News Live Updates: IMD Issues Yellow Alert
In its latest Nowcast Warning, IMD issued yellow warning, forecasting moderate to intense spells of rain very likely to occur at isolated places in Mumbai and Raigad. The weather forecasting agency has urged residents to take precautions.
Mumbai Rain News Live Updates: Will There Be A School Holiday Today?
Despite heavy rainfall, schools and colleges across Mumbai, Thane and Palghar are functioning normally today. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) or other civic bodies have not yet announced any city-wide school closure or holiday, and educational institutions remain open as no major disruption warranting a shutdown has been reported.
Mumbai Rain News Live Updates: Grey Clouds Cover Marine Drive | Watch
#WATCH | Maharashtra: Visuals around Marine Drive this morning, as grey clouds cover the sky in Mumbai.
— ANI (@ANI) July 20, 2026
As pe IMD, Mumbai city is likely to experience 'Generally cloudy sky with moderate rain' today. pic.twitter.com/cMCQRsMyMK
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