Mumbai Rains Highlights: Heavy Rains Lash Mumbai, Thane; IMD Issues Red Alert In Palghar
IMD issued an orange alert for Palghar and Raigad, warning of heavy rainfall, while Mumbai and Thane received a yellow alert for isolated heavy rain.
Heavy rainfall accompanied by strong, gusty winds lashed several parts of Mumbai and the adjoining districts of Thane and Palghar, disrupting normal activity across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
Areas including Borivli, Andheri, Bandra, Goregaon and Mira Road received intense spells of rain. Vasai, Virar, Palghar and other parts of northern MMR witnessed particularly heavy rainfall, with the rain rate reportedly touching around 60 mm per hour in some locations.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Palghar and Raigad districts, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places. Occasional strong winds with speeds of 50 to 60 kmph, gusting up to 70 kmph, are also very likely. A yellow alert has been issued for Mumbai and Thane, where heavy rainfall is expected at isolated places. The weather department has also warned of occasional strong winds reaching speeds of 50 to 60 kmph and gusting up to 70 kmph.
The Palghar district administration has declared holiday for schools in Palghar region.
Private weather forecaster AccuWeather has also placed Mumbai under an orange alert for heavy rainfall. Mumbai is expected to experience cloudy and breezy conditions, with heavy showers during the morning followed by periods of rain in the afternoon. The maximum temperature is expected to remain around 29 degrees Celsius.
Cloudy weather is forecast to continue during the night, with the possibility of a late thunderstorm. The minimum temperature is likely to settle at around 27 degrees Celsius.
Residents, particularly those living in low-lying areas, have been advised to remain cautious, follow official weather advisories and avoid unnecessary travel during intense spells of rain and strong winds.
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Mumbai Rains Live: Cancelled Passenger Trains
Cancelled Trains (Journey Date: 23.07.2026)
- 19105 Udhna–Bhussawal Express
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- 12267 Mumbai Central–Hapa AC Duranto Express
- 19425 Borivali–Nandurbar Express
- 22923 Bandra Terminus–Jamnagar Humsafar Express
Mumbai Rains Live: Moderate Rain Continues
Private weather forecaster Rushikesh Agre says, "Moderate rain continues across South Mumbai, Western Suburbs, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Vasai–Virar and Palghar. Gusty winds are accompanying the rain, particularly along coastal areas. Rain activity is expected to persist over the next few hours."
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Mumbai Rains Live: Palghar On High Alert For 24 Hours
IMD expects heavy downpour in Mumbai; Palghar on high alert for 24 hours. Our correspondent Anuj Rayate reports from ground. Watch video here:
IMD expects heavy downpour in Mumbai; Palghar on high alert for 24 hours.
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Anuj Rayate reports from ground. pic.twitter.com/I2OehVEKru
Mumbai Rains Live: Flashflood In Dahanu
Flashflood in Dahanu, Palghar. Watch video here:
Flashflood in Dahanu, Palghar. #MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/LulbijGmmD
— Mumbai Rains (@rushikesh_agre_) July 23, 2026
Mumbai Rains Live: Modak Sagar Lake Overflows, Boosting City's Water Supply
Modak Sagar Lake began overflowing on Thursday, 23 July 2026, following continuous heavy rainfall in its catchment area. This surge pushed the city's total water stock up by a sharp 7.84 percentage points in a single day. With this development, Modak Sagar has become the fourth reservoir to overflow during the current monsoon season.
Mumbai Rains Live: Massive Traffic Jam In Thane, Bhiwandi
Heavy rainfall coupled with strong winds triggered massive traffic congestion across Thane and Bhiwandi on Thursday, leaving commuters stranded for hours as waterlogging, fallen trees and vehicle breakdowns disrupted normal traffic movement.
Mumbai Rains Live: Heavy Rain Batters Palghar
The Palghar region of Maharashtra was battered by overnight rains, inundating several towns and villages, leaving many people stranded and prompting authorities to intensify rescue operations and declare a school holiday for Thursday.
The India Meteorological Department has sounded a "red alert", forecasting extremely heavy rainfall at a few places and gusty winds with speeds of 60-70 kmph.
Mumbai Rains Live: Train Movements Temporarily Suspended
Train movements have been temporarily suspended on bridge no. 230 in Sanjan Yard since 6.45 am after floodwaters crossed the danger mark at the site. For the same reason, services through bridge no. 284 between Udvada and Vapi were halted at around 7.05 am, it said.
Senior Western Railway officials and engineering teams are monitoring the ground situation, and full train services will be restored as soon as water levels recede and safety permits, the release added.
Mumbai Rains Live: Train Affected Between Dahanu And Valsad
Train operations on the Western Railway between Maharashtra’s Dahanu Road and Valsad in neighbouring Gujarat were disrupted on Thursday morning after rivers touched the danger mark at key railway bridges amid heavy rainfall, officials said.
According to a release shared by the WR at 8.35 am, train services are being regulated as a precautionary measure to ensure complete passenger safety.
It said that services on bridge number 203 between Umargam Road and Gholvad were completely suspended at 4.43 am after rising river water levels touched the danger mark. The services on both Up and Down lines were restored at 6.50 am, WR said.
“Trains are currently plying on this stretch under a strict speed restriction of 15 kmph,” it said.
Mumbai Rains Live: Heavy Rains In Kurla
Heavy rain lashed Kurla on Thursday, reducing visibility and potentially slowing traffic across the eastern suburb. The IMD issued a heavy-rain watch for the area, with intermittent showers likely to continue during the day.
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Mumbai Rains Live: Mumbai, Thane On Orange Alert
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday upgraded its rain warning for Mumbai and Thane from yellow to orange as intense monsoon showers continued across the metropolitan region. Palghar district was placed under a red alert, with extremely heavy rainfall at a few locations and strong winds reaching 60–70 kmph considered very likely.
Mumbai Rains Live: Modak Sagar Overflows
Modak Sagar becomes the fourth lake to start overflowing today after reaching its full supply level. Video: Mumbai Rains/X
Modak Sagar becomes the fourth lake to start overflowing today after reaching its full supply level. #MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/fj4xnNLXCS
— Mumbai Rains (@rushikesh_agre_) July 23, 2026
Mumbai Rains Live: IMD Updates Alerts For City
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has upgraded the yellow alert to orange for Mumbai and Thane. The IMD also upgraded orange to red alert for Palghar district as rains continue to lash the city.
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Mumbai Rains Live: Lake Levels In City
Due to the rainfall that occurred in the 24 hours from 6 am on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, to 6 AM on Thursday, July 23, 2026, the stock of the 7 reservoirs supplying water to Mumbai has reached 69.74%. In the last 24 hours, there has been a 7.84% increase in the reservoir stock: BMC
Mumbai Rains Live: Flooding In Palghar
Heavy rainfall has created flood-like conditions in Maharashtra's Palghar district, particularly in Dahanu and Talasari; all schools, colleges, and Anganwadis have been closed following the issuance of a 'Red Alert'.
Water has entered several homes in Jhai village, located on the Gujarat-Maharashtra border, while a family was stranded by rising drain water in Kasa village.
Traffic has come to a complete halt on the Jhai-Bordi route due to waterlogging, and incidents of house collapses have been reported from three or four locations in the district; however, there have been no reports of casualties.
(Source: Manoj Satvi from Palghar)
Mumbai Rains Live: Heavy Rains Delay Long-Distance Trains
Maharashtra: Heavy rains delay long-distance trains. Visuals from Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT). Video: PTI
VIDEO | Maharashtra: Heavy rains delay long-distance trains. Visuals from Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT).
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 23, 2026
(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/41wXUPyVw1
Mumbai Rains Live: Marine Drive Visuals
Mumbai, Maharashtra: Visuals around Marine Drive this morning, as grey clouds cover the sky and rain lashes several parts of the city. Video by ANI
#WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra: Visuals around Marine Drive this morning, as grey clouds cover the sky and rain lashes several parts of the city. pic.twitter.com/sufuPn0A29
— ANI (@ANI) July 23, 2026
Mumbai Rains Live: Heavy Rains For Western Suburbs
Private weather forecaster Rushikesh Agre said, "8:15 AM.. Heavy rain for Western suburbs, Mumbai Suburban, Palghar, Mira Bhayandar, Vasai Virar, Palghar next few hours."
"More heavy Mumbai Rains are approaching in coming hours which may cause travel disruption. Situation looks very tricky. Stay safe. Avoid unnecessary travel."
8:15 AM.. Heavy rain for Western suburbs, Mumbai Suburban, Palghar, Mira Bhayandar, Vasai Virar, Palghar next few hours 🔴
— Mumbai Rains (@rushikesh_agre_) July 23, 2026
More heavy #MumbaiRains are approaching in coming hours which may cause travel disruption ⚠️ Situation looks very tricky. Stay safe. Avoid unnecessary… pic.twitter.com/xHCC44P0Qt
Mumbai Rains Live: Heavy Rain Forecast Across Maharashtra
According to the IMD’s Maharashtra forecast, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely at a few places over North Konkan and the ghat areas of North Madhya Maharashtra. Extremely heavy rainfall may occur at isolated locations in these regions.
Heavy to very heavy rainfall is also likely at isolated places over South Konkan and Goa, as well as the ghat areas of South Madhya Maharashtra. Parts of Marathwada are expected to receive heavy rainfall at isolated places.
Mumbai Rains Live: Are Schools Closed In Mumbai, Palghar Thane As IMD Warns Of Heavy Rains?
Keeping in view with the weather conditions, the Palghar district administration has declared a holiday for all schools, colleges and other educational institutions on Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Mumbai Rains Live: Schools Closed In Palghar
All schools and colleges of all mediums in Palghar district are declared holiday on Thursday, dated July 23.
पालघर जिल्ह्यातील सर्व माध्यमाच्या शाळा व महाविद्यालये यांना गुरुवार दि. २३.०७.२०२६ रोजी सुट्टी जाहीर. pic.twitter.com/6zMndJqqNh
— DISTRICT INFORMATION OFFICE, PALGHAR (@InfoPalghar) July 22, 2026
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