Mumbai Rains Live Updates: Over 100 MM Of Rains In 24 Hours In Mumbai, IMD Says Brace For More Showers
The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in Mumbai, Thane and Palghar with the possibility of extremely heavy showers on Friday.
Mumbai yet again woke up to a rain-soaked morning as heavy showers inundated low-lying areas with relentless monsoon showers through the night. Several parts of Mumbai recorded over 100 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours ending at 8 am on Friday, even as the India Meteorological Department forecast “heavy to very heavy” showers during the day.
The weather bureau has also predicted gusty winds reaching speeds of 50-60 kmph in the metropolis, said the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation in its latest monsoon update.
According to private weather forecast AccuWeather, the city is expected to remain under overcast skies with persistent rain. The maximum temperature is likely to hover around 29 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is expected to settle near 26 degrees Celsius. Rainfall chances stand at 100%, with forecasters warning of intense downpours that could trigger flooding in low-lying areas.
Authorities and residents have been advised to remain alert as the sustained spell of heavy rain could lead to waterlogging, traffic congestion and disruptions to road and rail transport services. Weather watchers have urged commuters to monitor forecasts and plan travel accordingly.
Eight persons were injured after a tree collapsed on them in Mumbai's Santacruz area on Thursday afternoon following heavy rains, civic officials said.
On Thursday, after the spells of heavy rain in the morning, Mumbai received moderate rainfall during the day, with the Colaba observatory recording 15.6 mm rainfall and the Santacruz observatory 17.4 mm till 5.30 pm. The BMC's network of automatic rain gauges recorded an average rainfall of 23 mm in Island City, 28 mm in the eastern suburbs and 32 mm in the western suburbs till 6 pm from 8 am on Thursday.
Mumbai Rains Live: Shiv Sena MLC On Chembur Incident
Commenting on the Chembur incident in which a child was killed when a tree fell on school bus, Shiv Sena MLC Manisha Kayande says, “The BMC workers who are responsible for the cleaning works are responsible for this. What is the Tree Authority doing? Is there any expert to tackle the issue?"
VIDEO | Mumbai: Commenting on the Chembur incident in which a child was killed when a tree fell on school bus, Shiv Sena MLC Manisha Kayande says, “The BMC workers who are responsible for the cleaning works are responsible for this. What is the Tree Authority doing? Is there any… pic.twitter.com/iNJVdOW4qe
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 3, 2026
Mumbai Rains Live: Visuals From WEH
Waterlogging witnessed in parts of Mumbai following heavy rainfall. Visuals from the Western Express Highway.
#WATCH | Maharashtra: Waterlogging witnessed in parts of Mumbai following heavy rainfall.
— ANI (@ANI) July 3, 2026
(Visuals from the Western Express Highway) pic.twitter.com/6g0PKhZihQ
Mumbai Rains Live: Bridge On Hiranyakeshi River In Sidhudurg Caves In
A bridge over the Hiranyakeshi River in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district reportedly caved in following heavy rainfall, as the region continues to experience intense monsoon activity for the third consecutive day.
Mumbai Rains Live: BMC Issues 4.27-Meter High Tide Alert
IMD has issued heavy rain alerts for Mumbai with winds and high tides expected. Severe rainfall, minor rail delays, waterlogging, and a fatal manhole accident were reported as AccuWeather warned of continued heavy showers.
Mumbai Rains Live: Rainfall Recorded Today
According to the BMC, the city recorded over 100 mm of rainfall during the 24-hour period ending 8 am on Friday. The island city received an average rainfall of 126 mm, while the eastern suburbs recorded 110 mm and the western suburbs 114 mm, it said.
The highest rainfall of 150.2 mm was recorded in the Wadi Bunder area, followed by Malabar Hill (145.8 mm) and Sandhurst Road (140.8 mm).
In the western suburbs, a rain gauge at Malpa Dongari Municipal School in Andheri recorded 136.6 mm of rainfall. The Powai region received 124 mm of rains, the highest in the eastern suburbs, the BMC said.
Mumbai Rains Live: Dadar, Andheri, Witness Waterlogging
Mumbai has been getting heavy showers overnight since around Thursday midnight. While low-lying areas like Dadar, Andheri, Goregaon and Parel witnessed waterlogging, the water receded in the morning, said officials.
The intensity of rainfall reduced in the early morning hours, but showers picked up again after 8 am in some parts of Mumbai.
Mumbai Rains Live: Nowcast Warning At 10:00 am
Mumbai Nowcast Warning
- Date: 03- 07 -2026
- Time of Issue: 10:00 am
- Validity: 3 hours
- Orange Warning
- Weather: Moderate to intense spells of rain very likely to occur at isolated places.
- Districts: Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri.
Mumbai Rains Live: High And Low Tide Time Today
BMC said a high tide of 4.28 metres is expected at 2.18 pm on Friday, followed by another high tide of 3.68 metres at 2.09 am on Saturday, while low tides are expected at 8.22 pm on Friday (1.74 metres) and 7.44 am on Saturday (1.05 metres).
Mumbai Rains Live: BEST Buses Operating Normally
Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport bus services, another lifeline of the city, were also operating normally, with no major disruptions reported.
Mumbai Rains Live: Local Trains Operating With Slight Delays
Suburban train services on the Central, Western and Harbour lines were operating normally in the morning, railway officials said, though commuters complained that local trains were running behind schedule.
Mumbai Rains Live: South Mumbai To Get More Rain In Few Hours
Local forecaster Rushikesh Agre shared an update on 9:46 am:
Huge cloud set up over Arabian Sea heading towards Mumbai will give heavy to very heavy Mumbai Rains in coming hours. Rains which were supposed to peak from tomorrow are picking up slowly from today itself.
9:46 AM.. Huge cloud set up over Arabian Sea heading towards Mumbai will give heavy to very heavy #MumbaiRains in coming hours ⬆️
— Mumbai Rains (@rushikesh_agre_) July 3, 2026
Rains which were supposed to peak from tomorrow are picking up slowly from today itself 😮
South Mumbai getting thrashed by rains ⛈️
Stay safe,… pic.twitter.com/F7xEJuoIwb
Mumbai Rains Live: Thunderstorms Likely In Parts Of Madhya Maharashtra
Thunderstorms accompanied with moderate to heavy rainfall are very likely at isolated places over parts of Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada during July 3-7 period.
Mumbai Rains Live: Teen Dies After Getting Electrocuted
A 17‑year‑old schoolgirl died after allegedly being electrocuted in rainwater. Deceased girl's uncle, Md. Chandiwala says, "... On 1 July, she tragically lost her life after being electrocuted due to Torrent Power Limited officials' negligence. She was on her way to the shop to meet her father when the incident occurred. Despite repeated complaints about exposed wires, no proper action was taken. She was a bright student..."&
#WATCH | Thane, Maharashtra: A 17‑year‑old schoolgirl died after allegedly being electrocuted in rainwater.
— ANI (@ANI) July 3, 2026
Deceased girl's uncle, Md. Chandiwala says, "... On 1 July, she tragically lost her life after being electrocuted due to Torrent Power Limited officials' negligence. She… pic.twitter.com/17gi8Fa0C9
Mumbai Rains Live: Low-Pressure System Likely Today
An upper air cyclonic circulation lays over north Bay of Bengal and neighbourhood and extends between 1.5 & 7.6 km above mean sea level titling southwestwards with height. Under its influence, a Low-Pressure Area is likely to form over northwest Bay of Bengal and neighbourhood around July 3, 2026.
(Source: IMD)
Mumbai Rains Live: Water Level In Mumbai Lakes Record Fresh Surge
The combined water stock in Mumbai's seven lakes supplying drinking water has reached nearly 9% following heavy rainfall in the city and nearby districts. According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the lakes now hold 1,29,309 million litres of water, or 8.93% of their total storage capacity of 14,47,363 million litres. The stock was at 8.12% a day ago.
Mumbai Rains Live: Rains To Intensify
Issuing 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐢 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝟒-𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 🔴 #MumbaiRains
— Mumbai Nowcast (@s_r_khandelwal) July 3, 2026
Extremely Heavy Rains likely over Entire MMR Region leading to Travel Disruption and localised flooding⛈️🌊
50% of July rainfall expected in 48-72 hour period🚨 Stay indoors this… pic.twitter.com/AK42N8p6Xm
Mumbai Rains Live: IMD's Nowcast Warning
An Orange Warning has been issued for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, and Raigad, with moderate to intense spells of rain likely at isolated places over the next 3 hours. Residents are advised to take necessary precautions and stay alert.
Mumbai Rains Live: Dewatering Pumps Used At Andheri Subway
Following overnight rainfall, dewatering pumps are being used at the Andheri East Subway to remove accumulated rainwater and ensure smooth vehicular movement without disruption
Mumbai, Maharashtra: Following overnight rainfall, dewatering pumps are being used at the Andheri East Subway to remove accumulated rainwater and ensure smooth vehicular movement without disruption pic.twitter.com/IkooJSiEjS
— IANS (@ians_india) July 3, 2026
Mumbai Rains Live: Are Schools, Colleges Closed In Mumbai, Thane
Mumbai residents woke up to heavy rains for a fourth straight day on Friday. The adjoining Thane, Navi Mumbai and Palghar too continued to receive heavy showers.
Mumbai Rains Live: Visuals From Marine Drive
Rains continue to batter Mumbai. Morning visuals from Marine Drive area.
VIDEO | Maharashtra: Rains continue to batter Mumbai. Morning visuals from Marine Drive area.#MumbaiRains #Monsoon #WeatherUpdate
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 3, 2026
(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/bd5udnXoFo
Mumbai Rains Live: BMC Highest Rainfall Record
Places in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation area that recorded the highest rainfall from 8 am on July 2, 2026, to 6 am on July 3, 2026, are as follows:-
🌧️बृहन्मुंबई महानगरपालिका क्षेत्रात दिनांक २ जुलै २०२६ रोजी सकाळी ८ ते दिनांक ३ जुलै २०२६ रोजी सकाळी ६ वाजेपर्यंत सर्वाधिक पावसाची नोंद झालेली ठिकाणे पुढीलप्रमाणे :-#MyBMCUpdates #MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/REM5fAxtIN
— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) July 3, 2026
Mumbai Rains Live: 91 Complaints Of Tree And Branch Falls
The BMC said it received 91 complaints of tree and branch falls, nine complaints of short circuit and four complaints of partial house or wall collapses on Thursday. No casualties were reported in the short-circuit or house collapse incidents.
Mumbai Rains Live: Extremely Heavy Rains Inching Mumbai
Private forecaster Rushikesh Agre said that from now onwards, Westerlies will be in full surge and will give one of the heaviest spell of 2026 monsoon for Mumbai, Thane and Palghar over this weekend! Starting today till the 7th, there will be phase for lot of heavy rains around July 4 rains will gradually peak and July 5-6 will be peak for Mumbai Rains.
Vigorous spell of #MumbaiRains.. ⛈️
— Mumbai Rains (@rushikesh_agre_) July 2, 2026
Extremely heavy rains inching closer to MUMBAI 🔴
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From now onwards, Westerlies will be in full surge and will give one of the heaviest spell of 2026 monsoon for Mumbai, Thane & Palghar over this weekend!… pic.twitter.com/17l5l2yJ9B
Mumbai Rains Live: Heavy Rains In Western Suburbs
Very heavy rains over Western suburbs, Andheri, Lokhandwala, Versova, Kandivali, Goregaon, Borivali and adjoining suburbs. 6:18 am. Waterlogging was observed in some areas of Mumbai after heavy rainfall. This is a video from the Dadar East area.
#WATCH मुंबई | भारी बारिश के बाद मुंबई के कुछ इलाकों में जलभराव देखा गया।
— ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) July 2, 2026
दादर ईस्ट इलाके की वीडियो है। pic.twitter.com/fUnK8A4XWO
Mumbai Rains Live: Heavy Rainfall In Borivali
Continuous overnight rain lashed Borivali near Sanjay Gandhi National Park, leaving roads waterlogged and reducing visibility in several areas by morning. Residents woke up to persistent showers and overcast skies with thunders.
Mumbai Rains
Photo: Ira Desai
Mumbai Rains Live: Tree Falls In Santacruz
Eight persons were injured after a tree collapsed on them in Mumbai's Santacruz area on Thursday afternoon following heavy rains, civic officials said.
The incident took place around 2.02 pm inside the premises of a private building near Raheja College in Santacruz (West), the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said in a release.
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