Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Churchgate-Dahanu Trains Delayed; IMD Issues Red Alert For Thane, Palghar

Officers, engineers, pump operators, health workers, employees, emergency teams, and all staff were working on-site, amidst the heavy rainfall occurred over the past two-three days, said BMC.

Against the backdrop of the rainfall, all systems of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation were actively and promptly operational on the ground.

🌧️बृहन्‍मुंबई (मुंबई शहर व उपनगरे) क्षेत्रात मागील दोन - तीन दिवसात अतिमुसळधार पाऊस कोसळला. काही ठिकाणी कमी कालावधीत अभूतपूर्व म्‍हणजे ३५० मिलीमीटरहून अधिक अतिमुसळधार पाऊस कोसळला.

🔹पावसाच्‍या पार्श्‍वभूमीवर, बृहन्मुंबई महानगरपालिकेची सर्व यंत्रणा प्रत्यक्ष क्षेत्रावर (on…

— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) August 20, 2025

IMD has issued red alert for Thane, Palghar and Thane districts on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, Mumbai has been given a yellow alert for now.

IMD has issued red alert for Thane, Palghar and Thane districts on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, Mumbai has been given a yellow alert for now.

Western Railway suburban train services across Churchgate - Dahanu Road Suburban Section are running with delays of 20–25 minutes, as per Western Railway's statement.

Despite heavy and continuous rainfall over the past few days & last night,

"Waterlogging has been reported at Vasai Road station, and local trains on Up Fast line are operating with caution and restricted speed," it added.

#WRUpdates

Despite heavy and continuous rainfall over the past few days & last night, Western Railway suburban train services are running across Churchgate - Dahanu Road Suburban Section with delays of 20–25 minutes.

Waterlogging has been reported at Vasai Road station, and…

— Western Railway (@WesternRly) August 20, 2025

The water levels in seven major lakes in Mumbai have surged near full capacity following heavy rainfall in the city during the past two days. Four of these reservoirs supplying water to the city have reached their peak capacity, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation data showed on Wednesday.

Read full story here.

Thane, Kalyan & interior MMR to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall, as per Rushikesh Agre (aka Mumbai Rains) on X.

Borivali - Andheri stretch, Vasai, Virar, Bhayandar tp receive consistent moderate-heavy rains, he added.

Navi Mumbai and rest of Mumbai to receive on-off showers, he further added.

#MumbaiRains Alerts 🚨 | 9:30 AM

Thane, Kalyan & interior MMR : Heavy/very heavy rains 🔴

Borivali - Andheri stretch, Vasai, Virar, Bhayandar : Consistent moderate-heavy rains 🟠

Navi Mumbai, Rest of Mumbai : On-off showers https://t.co/vSvJPTKXp1 pic.twitter.com/juGydSvZ77

— Mumbai Rains (@rushikesh_agre_) August 20, 2025

Santacruz has recorded highest rainfall in Mumbai at 875.1 mm from Aug. 16-20 till 8:30 a.m.

As per Mumbai cumulative rainfall during Aug.16-20, Colaba recorded 394 mm rainfall.

Mumbai cumulative rainfall during 16-20 August 2025#MumbaiRains @moesgoi @ndmaindia @airnewsalerts @DDNewslive pic.twitter.com/rODosEg7oG

— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) August 20, 2025

Several Express trains have been delayed by 6-8 hrs on Wednesday, amidst heavy rainfall in Mumbai and nearby areas.

#WATCH | Mumbai | Crowd of passengers wait at Lokmanya Tilak railway station as train services affected in the city

They say trains have been delayed by 6-8 hours following incessant rainfall in the city https://t.co/hnuFOFhfYE pic.twitter.com/pExmXo1xgC

— ANI (@ANI) August 20, 2025

BMC has issued high tide alert on Wednesday, amidst heavy rainfall alert in the city.

"Heavy to very heavy rainfall is very likely at isolated places in Mumbai city and suburbs, accompanied by occasional gusty winds reaching 45 to 55 kilometers per hour," it added.

• High Tide - 10:14 AM - 4.02 meters

• Low Tide - 4:18 PM - 1.91 meters

• High Tide - 10:03 PM - 3.44 meters

• Low Tide - 4:11 AM (next day, 21 August 2025) - 0.83 meters

🗓️ २० ऑगस्ट २०२५

⛈️☔ मुंबई शहर व उपनगरात काही ठिकाणी जोरदार ते अतिजोरदार पावसासह अधूनमधून ४५ ते ५५ किलोमीटर प्रतितास वेगाने वारे वाहण्याची शक्यता आहे.

🌊 भरती -
सकाळी १०.१४ वाजता - ४.०२ मीटर

ओहोटी -
सायंकाळी ४.१८ वाजता - १.९१ मीटर

🌊 भरती -
रात्री १०.०३ वाजता - ३.४४ मीटर…

— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) August 20, 2025

Monorail services have resumed on Wednesday, after Monorail train (RST-4) got stuck between Bhakti Park and Chembur, near Mysore Colony station last night. About 582 passengers onboard were rescued.

#WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra: Monorail services have resumed after the incident last night, wherein the Monorail train (RST-4) got stuck between Bhakti Park and Chembur, near Mysore Colony station in Mumbai. About 582 passengers onboard were rescued. pic.twitter.com/bQDDinnrDx

— ANI (@ANI) August 20, 2025

Waterlogging reported at several areas in Mumbai on Wednesday due to heavy rainfall.

#WATCH | Mumbai | Train services affected due to waterlogging on railway tracks following continuous rainfall in the city

(Visuals from Nalasopara Station) pic.twitter.com/mA4bqvUkjY

— ANI (@ANI) August 20, 2025

Very heavy rains over Thane & Interiors with speed 60-75mm/hr, as per Rushikesh Agre (aka Mumbai Rains) on X.

8:20 AM.. Very heavy rains over Thane & Interiors ⛈️ Speed 60-75mm/hr 🔴#MumbaiRains https://t.co/z4XxZ4UG2w pic.twitter.com/BvFkosuIzP

— Mumbai Rains (@rushikesh_agre_) August 20, 2025

The IMD has issued red alert nowcast warning for Mumbai, Palghar, Thane, Raigad and Pune till 10 a.m.

The IMD has issued red alert nowcast warning for Mumbai, Palghar, Thane, Raigad and Pune till 10 a.m.

Central Railways has issued passenger advisory amidst heavy rain alert.

"IMD has predicted heavy rainfall in the Mumbai region. Passengers are advised to travel only if essential and exercise caution," it added.

📢 IMD has predicted heavy rainfall in the Mumbai region. Passengers are advised to travel only if essential and exercise caution.@Central_Railway @YatriRailways

— DRM Mumbai CR (@drmmumbaicr) August 20, 2025

Due to heavy waterlogging in the Mumbai region. Multiple local train services have been cancelled for Aug. 20.

🚨 #TravelAlert: Mumbai Local Train Cancellations 🚨

Due to 🌧️ heavy waterlogging in the Mumbai region. Multiple local train services have been ❌CANCELLED for today, 20th August 2025.

Please check the list below and plan your commute accordingly. Your safety is our priority.… pic.twitter.com/OZLs6QNJQH

— DRM - Mumbai Central, WR (@drmbct) August 20, 2025

Check your flight status on our website or app before heading to the airport, said IndiGo Airlines as it issued passenger advisory amidst heavy rains expectations in Mumbai today.

"Any changes to your flight schedule will be shared via your registered contact details, so do ensure they’re up to date. And with waterlogging and slow-moving traffic likely, allow some extra time for your commute," it added.

Travel Advisory

While we want your journey to be as hassle-free as possible, Mother Nature has her own plans. With heavy rains expected again in #Mumbai, there’s a chance this could lead to air traffic congestion and impact flight operations.

While we continue doing our best…

— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) August 20, 2025

Heavy rain warning for Borivali, Kandivali, Malad, Goregaon, Mulund and Thane, as per Rushikesh Agre (aka Mumbai Rains) on X.

"Huge rain bands will hit northern suburbs of Mumbai," he added.

🚨 HEAVY RAIN WARNING FOR BORIVALI, KANDIVALI, MALAD, GOREGAON, MULUND, THANE

Huge rain bands will hit northern suburbs of Mumbai. Check live updates before heading outdoors | 7:15 AM #MumbaiRains https://t.co/mutQRfniwz pic.twitter.com/3UE3dBW5un

— Mumbai Rains (@rushikesh_agre_) August 20, 2025

Mumbai University has rescheduled examinations dated on Aug.20 due to heavy rains.

Examinations Rescheduled pic.twitter.com/bUMu7vA8nb

— University of Mumbai (@Uni_Mumbai) August 19, 2025

IMD has shared rainfall data over Mumbai from Aug. 19 8:30 hrs to Aug. 20 5:30 hrs.

• Vikhroli 223.5 mm

• Santacruz 206.6 mm

• Byculla 184.0 mm

• Juhu 148.5 mm

• Bandra 132.5 mm

• Colaba 100.2 mm

#Rainfall information over #Mumbai from 0830 hrs IST of 19th August to 0530 hrs IST of 20th August 2025 in mm

Vikhroli 223.5
Santacruz 206.6
Byculla 184.0
Juhu 148.5
Bandra 132.5
Colaba 100.2

N.B.: #Mumbai Radar animation shows moderate to intense convection over the region… pic.twitter.com/pnUP7eaGNM

— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) August 20, 2025

IMD has issued red alert nowcast waring for Thane, Pune and Raigad.

While, the met department has issued an orange alert for Mumbai, the city may see moderate spells of rains.

#Red #Nowcast #warning for heavy rain accompanied with thunderstorm-#Maharashtra- Thane, Pune, Raigad#Madhya Pradesh- Sagar, Balaghat#Mumbai city#Orange Nowcast Warning for Mumbai
Moderate spells of rain very likely@mybmc @ndmaindia @moesgoi @PIB_India @PIBEarthScience… pic.twitter.com/rPymRx3npg

— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) August 20, 2025

Hello and Welcome to our Mumbai rains blog!

After four consecutive days of monsoon mayhem in Mumbai, the city woke up to a relatively calmer morning. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert nowcast for Mumbai today, the Thane and Panvel Municipal Corporations have announced holidays for schools and colleges in their areas.

Mumbaikars saw heavy rains, waterlogging, local train suspension, Mithi river crossing danger mark and even a Monorail breakdown yesterday...phew talk about a bad day! I am Shreya Sur, signing in to give you live updates for latest IMD warnings, BMC alerts and local trains.

Hello and Welcome to our Mumbai rains blog!

After four consecutive days of monsoon mayhem in Mumbai, the city woke up to a relatively calmer morning. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert nowcast for Mumbai today, the Thane and Panvel Municipal Corporations have announced holidays for schools and colleges in their areas.

Mumbaikars saw heavy rains, waterlogging, local train suspension, Mithi river crossing danger mark and even a Monorail breakdown yesterday...phew talk about a bad day! I am Shreya Sur, signing in to give you live updates for latest IMD warnings, BMC alerts and local trains.