Mumbai Rains Live Updates: IMD Issues Orange Alert As Heavy Rains Lash Mumbai, Thane, Palghar
IMD forecasts moderate rain for Mumbai and Thane, while Palghar remains on yellow alert due to isolated heavy rainfall predictions.
According to Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday issued an orange alert in Mumbai, Thane and Palghar. According to private forecaster AccuWeather, the day will be cloudy with a drenching thunderstorm in the morning followed by a little rain this afternoon while the night will be cloudy with occasional rain and a thunderstorm.
Train services on the Western Railway were, however, disrupted again on Tuesday evening after water levels rose above the danger mark between Vasai and Virar stations following heavy rain, officials said.
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said it received 38 complaints of tree and branch falls, including nine in the island city, 17 in the eastern suburbs and 12 in the western suburbs. No injuries were reported in these incidents. It also received two complaints of short circuits and 10 complaints of partial house or wall collapses during the day.
All government, private and civic-run schools and colleges in Mumbai will function normally today. However, Palghar schools are shut today as a precautionary measure.
Mumbai Rains Live: Water Level In Mumbai Lakes At 41%
The seven water supplying lakes in Mumbai continue to surge amid intense spells of rain in the city and nearby regions. The data by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) shows that the fresh stock in the lakes rose 12.44% over 24 hours to reach 5,98,589 million litres on Wednesday. This represents 41.36% of their combined capacity of 14.47 million litres.
Mumbai Rains Live: Traffic Snarls At Kurla
Traffic snarls witnessed amid heavy rain and partial waterlogging at Priyadarshini area in Mumbai's Kurla. Watch Video here:
#WATCH | Maharashtra | Traffic snarls witnessed amid heavy rain and partial waterlogging at Priyadarshini area in Mumbai's Kurla pic.twitter.com/Nnpk6OksBk
— ANI (@ANI) July 8, 2026
Mumbai Rains Live: Malad Subway Closed
The Malad Subway is currently closed for all vehicular traffic due to severe waterlogging caused by heavy monsoon downpours. The Mumbai Traffic Police have stooped east and bound movement at the location.
Mumbai Rains Live: 'Spider-man' Assists Traffic In Bhiwandi
A local, Shadab, dressed as 'Spider-Man ', assists traffic movement amid waterlogging in Bhiwandi. Watch video here:
#WATCH | Bhiwandi, Maharashtra | A local, Shadab, dressed as 'Spider-Man ', assists traffic movement amid waterlogging in Bhiwandi. pic.twitter.com/kFqPOaYgWx
— ANI (@ANI) July 7, 2026
Mumbai Rains Live: Heavy Rains In Thane, Navi Mumbai
7:47 am update: Heavy Rain alert for Mumbai - Andheri to Ghatkopar, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Bandra, Kurla Dadar!
7:47 AM.. Heavy Rain alert for Mumbai - Andheri to Ghatkopar, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Bandra, Kurla & Dadar! ⛈️⚠️
— Mumbai Rains (@rushikesh_agre_) July 8, 2026
These rains are very intense. Stay safe!#MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/luk0PCBsUF
Mumbai Rains Live: Heavy Rains In Borivali, Kandivali
Heavy showers were reported near Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Borivali and areas of Kandivali at around 7:00 am on Wednesday.
Mumbai Rains Live: Visuals From Gateway Of India
Morning weather visuals from Gateway of India as the city begins the day.
VIDEO | Mumbai: Morning weather visuals from Gateway of India as the city begins the day.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 8, 2026
After two days of relentless downpour that battered Mumbai, the rains eased on Tuesday, offering residents a welcome respite as local train services and road transport returned to normal.… pic.twitter.com/E0GzFvDyNL
Mumbai Rains Live: Rainfall Deficit Comes Down To 12%
The Centre said that the rainfall deficit has come down to 12% with the first week of July recording above-normal monsoon activity, and asserted that an El Nino year may not necessarily lead to below-normal rainfall.
The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said in the context of the progress of the kharif season and possible impact due to El Nino on other sectors of the economy, a high-level review meeting was held under the chairmanship of Principal Secretary to Prime Minister PK Mishra to review and take stock of the preparedness measures undertaken in this regard.
Mumbai Rains Live: Vihar Lake Overflows
The Vihar lake, one of the seven reservoirs supplying drinking water to Mumbai, started overflowing on Tuesday night following heavy rainfall over the past few days, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said.
It was the first of the seven reservoirs to overflow this monsoon. Vihar Lake has a storage capacity of 2,769.8 crore litres, and its surplus water flows into the Mithi River.
Mumbai Rains Live: Mumbai, Thane Schools May Stay Open
Schools in Mumbai and Thane are likely to remain open on Wednesday, July 8, as authorities have not yet announced any closure despite the India Meteorological Department (IMD) placing Mumbai, Thane and Palghar under a red alert due to heavy rainfall.
Mumbai Rains Live: Dense Clouds In Bandra
Mumbai wakes up to dense clouds and strong winds. Morning visuals from Bandra West area.
VIDEO | Mumbai wakes up to dense clouds and strong winds. Morning visuals from Bandra West area.#MumbaiRains #Monsoon #WeatherUpdate
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 8, 2026
(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/uUzpeQYvj2
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