Mumbai Rains Highlights: City Braces For More Rain; Thane, Palghar Under Orange Alert
IMD issues orange alert for Thane and Palghar with heavy rainfall and strong winds up to 60 kmph expected.
- Author: Soumil Kamat
- India
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Jul 22, 2026 19:42 pm IST
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Published On Jul 22, 2026 06:46 am IST
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Last Updated On Jul 22, 2026 19:42 pm IST
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Thane and Palghar districts, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places, accompanied by occasional strong winds reaching speeds of 50–60 kmph.
Mumbai has been placed under a yellow alert, with heavy rainfall likely at isolated locations. Strong winds of 50–60 kmph are also expected to affect the city intermittently.
According to AccuWeather, Mumbai is expected to remain cloudy, with heavy showers during the morning. Conditions are likely to become breezy later in the day, with light rain continuing. The maximum temperature is expected to be around 29 degrees Celsius.
Cloudy and breezy weather is forecast for the evening, followed by light rain and one or two brief showers late at night. The minimum temperature is likely to remain around 26 degrees Celsius.
The continuing spell of heavy rain and strong winds has already caused extensive damage across Mumbai. According to the civic body, 902 trees were uprooted and 1,275 branches fell across the city between June 22 and July 17.
Municipal teams have completed debris removal and tree-pruning work at 3,841 locations. Residents have been advised to remain cautious, avoid standing under trees or unstable structures, and follow weather and civic advisories as rainfall and strong winds continue.
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Mumbai Rains Live: Passenger Train Short-Originated
Short Originated / Reversed
• 12933 Bandra Terminus – Ahmedabad Karnavati Exp of J.C.O. 22.07.26– will originate from Valsad (BL) at 16:20 hrs. and remain cancelled between BDTS-BL
• 12931 MMCT- Ahmedabad Double Decker Exp of J.C.O. 22.07.26 – will originate from Navsari (NVS) at 17:20 hrs. and remain cancelled between MMCT- Navsari
• 22929 Dahanu Rd– Vadodara of J.C.O. 22.07.26 – will originate from Bilimora (BIM) at 17:20 hrs and remain cancelled between Dahanu Rd.- Bilimora.
• 59040 VAPI–MMCT of J.C.O. 22.07.26 – will originate from Gholvad(GVD) at 14:38 hrs and remain cancelled between Vapi-GVD.
• 20907 Dadar–Bhuj Sayajinagri exp of J.C.O. 22.07.26 – will originate from Surat (ST) at 19:35 hrs. and remain cancelled between Dadar- Surat.
• 12995 BDTS–Ajmer SF of J.C.O. 22.07.26 – will originate from Valsad (BL) at 20:15 hrs. and remain cancelled between BDTS-BL
Mumbai Rains Live: Passenger Train Status On WR
Trains Cancelled
• 69153 Umargam Rd –Valsad Memu
• 69154 Valsad –Umargam Rd Memu
Short Terminated
• 69139 Borivali-Valsad of J.C.O 22.07.26– Short terminated at Vapi
• 12934 Ahmedabad- Bandra Terminus Karnavati Exp J.C.O 22.07.26 – Short terminated at Valsad (BL).
• 12932 Ahmedabad –MMCT of J.C.O 22.07.26 – Short terminated at Navsari (NVS).
• 22930 Vadodara– Dahanu Rd of J.C.O 22.07.26 – Short terminated Bilimora (BIM).
• 59045 MMCT–Vapi passenger of J.C.O 22.07.26- Short terminated at Gholvad (GVD).
• 20908 Bhuj -Dadar SayajiNagri Exp. of J.C.O 21.07.26 Short terminated at Surat (ST).
• 12996 Ajmer–Bandra Terminus SF of J.C.O 21.07.26 – Short terminated at Valsad (BL).
Mumbai Rains Live: Realised Weather Till 8:30 am
Realised weather during past 24 hours ending at 08:30 am IST of today, the July 22, 2026: Extremely heavy rainfall (≥21 cm) has been recorded over Madhya Maharashtra.
(Source: IMD)
Mumbai Rains Live: Passenger Train Update
Cancellation of Trains:
59046 Valsad – Virar Passenger
Short Origination of Trains:
19001 Virar – Surat Exp will originate from Valsad and remain cancelled between Virar – Valsad
Mumbai Rains Live: Video| Tansa Lake Overflows
One of the important lakes supplying water to the entire Greater Mumbai region, Tansa Lake, has started overflowing around 8:51 AM this morning. The gates of the Tansa Dam have been opened. The maximum water storage capacity of Tansa Lake is 14,508 crore liters.
⛈️ संपूर्ण बृहन्मुंबई क्षेत्राला पाणीपुरवठा करणाऱ्या तलावांपैकी महत्त्वाचा असणारा तानसा तलाव आज सकाळी ८.५१ वाजेच्या सुमारास ओसंडून वाहू लागला आहे. तानसा धरणाचे दरवाजे उघडले आहेत.
— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) July 22, 2026
तानसा तलावाची कमाल जलधारण क्षमता १४,५०८ कोटी लीटर इतकी आहे.
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⛈️ Tansa Lake, one of the lake… pic.twitter.com/Hooh1vgfva
Mumbai Rains Live: Tansa Lake Starts Overflowing
Tansa Lake, one of the key reservoirs supplying water to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, began overflowing at around 8.51 a.m. on Wednesday, prompting authorities to open the gates of the Tansa Dam, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said.
Mumbai Rains Live: Mumbai's Water Stock Jumps
Mumbai's seven lakes that supply drinking water to the city recorded a sharp rise in storage after two days of heavy rainfall, with the combined water stock climbing to 61.9% of total capacity on Wednesday, according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
The reservoirs added nearly 60,000 million litres of water in the past 24 hours, taking the total storage to 8,95,907 million litres.
Mumbai Rains Live: Traffic At Dadar Hindmata
Visuals at 8 am from Dadar Hindmata show traffic moving slowly amid heavy rainfall and waterlogged roads. Watch video here:
Mumbai, Maharashtra: Visuals from Dadar Hindmata show traffic moving slowly amid heavy rainfall and waterlogged roads. pic.twitter.com/Y5WPx8mUcn
— IANS (@ians_india) July 22, 2026
Mumbai Rains Live: Waterlogging In Bhiwandi
Rain lashes Thane triggering waterlogging in parts of Bhiwandi. Watch video here:
VIDEO | Maharashtra: Rain lashes Thane triggering waterlogging in parts of Bhiwandi.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 22, 2026
(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/wDwxEoCI33
Mumbai Rains Live: Heavy Downpour In City
In a post on X, private weather forecaster Rushikesh Agre said, "Heavy downpour in Mumbai last 12 hours. More heavy rains to come for Mumbai and surroundings throughout the day as the rains are expected to stay consistently moderate to heavy."
Heavy downpour in Mumbai last 12 hours. More heavy rains to come for Mumbai & surroundings throughout the day as the rains are expected to stay consistently moderate to heavy. Plan accordingly #MumbaiRains
— Mumbai Rains (@rushikesh_agre_) July 22, 2026
Mumbai Rains Live: Water Levels In Mumbai
Water levels in Mumbai from July 21, 6 am to July 22, 6 am due to the rainfall that occurred in these 24 hours. The stock of seven reservoirs supplying water to Mumbai has reached 61.90%. In the last 24 hours, there has been a 4.15% increase in the reservoir stock.
मंगळवार, दिनांक २१ जुलै २०२६ सकाळी ६ ते बुधवार, दिनांक २२ जुलै २०२६ सकाळी ६ या २४ तासात झालेल्या पावसामुळे मुंबईला पाणी पुरवठा करणाऱ्या ७ जलाशयांचा साठा ६१.९०% झाला आहे .
— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) July 22, 2026
गेल्या २४ तासात जलाशय साठ्यात ४.१५ % वाढ झाली आहे. #MyBMCUpdates pic.twitter.com/AlABGfK7Ap
Mumbai Rains Live: Are Schools Closed In Mumbai, Thane & Palghar?
The Indian Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Thane and Palghar, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall alongside occasional strong winds of 50-60 kmph on Wednesday. Whereas, Mumbai is under a yellow alert, expecting intermittent winds at similar speeds and heavy downpours localised to isolated areas across the city.
Mumbai Rains Live: Rainfall In Santacruz
Parts of Mumbai receive rainfall. Visuals from Santa Cruz area. Watch video here:
VIDEO | Parts of Mumbai receive rainfall. Visuals from Santa Cruz area.#MumbaiRains #WeatherUpdate
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 22, 2026
(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/8JILSK8QVU
Mumbai Rains Live: Light Rainfall In Andheri
Light rainfall was witnessed across the city, with visuals from Andheri Railway Station. Watch video here:
Mumbai, Maharashtra: Light rainfall was witnessed across the city, with visuals from Andheri Railway Station. pic.twitter.com/Qa5yuCCuEh
— IANS (@ians_india) July 22, 2026
Mumbai Rains Live: Visuals From Gateway Of India
Mumbai wakes up to cloudy skies and rainfall. Morning visuals from Gateway of India area. Watch video here:
VIDEO | Mumbai wakes up to cloudy skies and rainfall. Morning visuals from Gateway of India area. #MumbaiRains #WeatherUpdate
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 22, 2026
(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/ZqueVf1GRN
Mumbai Rains Live: Local Train Update
Mumbai local trains update at 7 am: Trains are running normally on the Churchgate to Dahanu line as well on the Mahim to Goregaon Harbour line.
WR Monsoon Updates 🌧️
— Western Railway (@WesternRly) July 22, 2026
@ 07:00 hrs | 22nd July, 2026@drmbct | @RailMinIndia #WRUpdates #MumbaiLocals #MumbaiRains #MonsoonUpdates pic.twitter.com/DzoLzTBata
Mumbai Rains Live: Train Update | Western Railway
The Western Railway informed that, "Due to heavy rainfall in the Vapi–Udvada section, all Down direction trains are being regulated, resulting in delays. Passengers are requested to plan their journey accordingly and cooperate with Railway staff."
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