Mumbai Rains Update: School Holiday Declared For Tomorrow? BMC Clarifies

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Here are some notable developments that occurred on Tuesday triggered by the heavy downpour:

• IMD Nowcast Issued Red Alert For Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Palghar

• 350 People shifted As Mithi River Crosses Danger Mark

• Central and harbour line trains were suspended

• 14 trains were cancelled by the Central Railway while 16 were rescheduled

• Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said next 48 hours crucial for Mumbai

• Monorail breaks down between Chembur and Bhakti Park, over 200 passengers evacuated

• Thane and Panvel declare offs for schools and colleges for Aug 20

• The State Emergency Operations Center issued Red Alert for Mumbai

• BMC issued clarification on school holiday for Aug 20

A fake notice that stated BMC has declared holiday for schools and colleges was floated on social media, BMC has issued a clarification and said "This message is fake. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has not issued any such information through its official social media platforms."

हा संदेश खोटा आहे. बृहन्मुंबई महानगरपालिकेने आपल्या सोशल मीडियावरून अशी कोणतीही माहिती प्रसारित केलेली नाही.

This message is fake. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has not issued any such information through its official social media platforms.#MyBMCUpdates… pic.twitter.com/hl0FYRouew

— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) August 19, 2025

Amid heavy downpour, schools and colleges in Mumbai have remained shut on Monday and Tuesday. While BMC has not announced holiday yet, neighbouring civic bodies of Panvel Municipal Corporation and Thane Municipal Corporation have declared school holidays in view of the incessant rainfall.

Read this story for more details.

Mumbai Additional Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Joshi said that over 200 passengers evacuated from stranded Monorail and that rescue operations are still ongoing.

In the backdrop of the ongoing heavy rainfall in Thane district, a holiday has been declared for all types of schools, across all mediums and all managements, in Thane district on Wednesday.

ठाणे जिल्ह्यात सुरू असलेल्या अतिवृष्टीच्या पार्श्वभूमीवर, ठाणे जिल्ह्यातील सर्व व्यवस्थापनांच्या आणि सर्व माध्यमांच्या, सर्व प्रकारच्या शाळांना दि. २० ऑगस्ट, २०२५ रोजी सुटी जाहीर करण्यात आली आहे. pic.twitter.com/5AFX9FX8eP

— Thane Municipal Corporation - ठाणे महानगरपालिका (@TMCaTweetAway) August 19, 2025

"A preliminary investigation revealed that due to overcrowding, the total weight of the monorail had risen to about 109 metric tons, which exceeded its original design capacity of 104 tons. This excess weight caused a mechanical disconnection between the power rail and the current collector, leading to disruption of the power supply essential for the monorail’s operation. As a result, the monorail came to a halt," said MMRDA in a statement.

The train services on the Harbour Line of Indian Railways were completely suspended, leading to over crowding.

Passengers are suffering from suffocation due to AC being off, efforts are underway to evacuate passengers with the help of a crane.

(Sources)

A mini rain stay-cation is on cards for students in Maharashtra as the Panvel Municipal Corporation declared an off for schools and colleges for Wednesday. Civic body wrote in a post on X, "In the backdrop of heavy rainfall, a holiday has been declared for all schools and colleges within the jurisdiction of the municipal corporation."

Meanwhile adults (like me) live vicariously through the rainy days these students are getting.

A mini rain stay-cation is on cards for students in Maharashtra as the Panvel Municipal Corporation declared an off for schools and colleges for Wednesday. Civic body wrote in a post on X, "In the backdrop of heavy rainfall, a holiday has been declared for all schools and colleges within the jurisdiction of the municipal corporation."

Meanwhile adults (like me) live vicariously through the rainy days these students are getting.

In the last four days pumping stations across the city have pumped out a total of 1,645.155 crore litres of water, according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.

"Comparatively, the amount of water pumped out in the last 4 days exceeds twice the water storage capacity of Tansa Lake, which has a capacity of 804.6 crore liters."

For more details, click on this post on X:

🌧 बृहन्मुंबई महानगरपालिका क्षेत्रात दिनांक १६ ऑगस्ट ते दिनांक १९ ऑगस्ट २०२५ रोजी दुपारी १२ वाजेपर्यंत ४ दिवसांच्या कालावधीत, ६ उदंचन केंद्रामधून मिळून तब्बल १६,४५१.५५ दशलक्ष लीटर (१,६४५.१५५ कोटी लीटर) एवढ्या पाण्या्चा उपसा करण्यात आला आहे.

🔹या ४ दिवसांत ६ उदंचन केंद्रातील… pic.twitter.com/ykj3EdX518

— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) August 19, 2025

I think someone forgot to turn off the tap upstairs because the downpour in Mumbai is refusing to stop. Here are details of how much rain the financial capital has received today between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. in millimetres:

• Santacruz: 163.4 mm

• Vikhroli: 161.5 mm

• Juhu: 118.5 mm

• Bandra: 100.5 mm

• Byculla: 98.0 mm

• Colaba: 63.0 mm

"Due to poor visibility and air traffic congestion, some flights are currently being held," said IndiGo in a post on X. "Please be assured, our teams are working closely with air traffic control and will get you moving as soon as conditions allow."

Travel Advisory

It’s raining steadily in #Mumbai and the persistent weather is beginning to affect flight operations

Due to poor visibility and air traffic congestion, some flights are currently being held. Please be assured, our teams are working closely with air traffic…

— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) August 19, 2025

"Due to heavy rains since morning, 14 long-distance trains are cancelled, 16 are rescheduled, and 6 trains are short-terminated /Originated at stations before the destinations. Also, two trains are being run on diverted routes", said Swapnil Nila, chief public relations officer of Central Railways.

Due to heavy rainfall and waterlogging in the state, 14 long-distance trains (7 pairs) have been cancelled by the Central Railway.

Please check out the full list before stepping out for your travel plans today:

(Source: ANI)

Due to heavy rainfall and waterlogging in the state, 14 long-distance trains (7 pairs) have been cancelled by the Central Railway.

Please check out the full list before stepping out for your travel plans today:

(Source: ANI)

(Source: ANI)

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Western Railways has posted a listed of local train services that have been disrupted amid heavy rains on social media platform X. There has been no better day, at least this year, to take a RAIN-check for your plans.

"82901 Mumbai Central - Ahmedabad Tejas Exp has been rescheduled to depart Ex Mumbai Central at 17.20 hrs instead of its scheduled departure at 15.55 hrs

12931 Mumbai Central - Vatva AC Double Decker Exp has been rescheduled to depart Ex Mumbai Central at 17.55 hrs instead of its scheduled departure at 14.30 hrs", the post stated.

For the full list click on the tweet below:

#WRUpdates

Due to heavy rainfall and waterlogging between Nallasopara and Vasai Road Station, the following WR trains of 19.08.2025 have been affected:

Rescheduling of trains:

82901 Mumbai Central - Ahmedabad Tejas Exp has been rescheduled to depart Ex Mumbai Central at 17.20…

— Western Railway (@WesternRly) August 19, 2025

"Impact Expected: Possibility of danger to very old buildings and unmaintained structures. Possibility of Landslides/Mudslides in vulnerable areas", Indian Meteorological Department said in a post on X.

Impact based forecast and warning for Mumbai city: Extremely Heavy Rainfall in Mumbai
RADAR image animation and satellite image animation of the current status of clouds

Impact Expected:
Possibility of danger to very old buildings and unmaintained
structures.
Possibility of… pic.twitter.com/7uz1CW1d4L

— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) August 19, 2025

Andheri subway has been reopened for traffic, all the water has been drained out from the subway, as per NDTV report.

Santacruz has received 151.4 mm rainfall from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, as per IMD. Followed by Vikhroli at 141.5 mm and Juhu at 110.5 mm.

Byculla, Bandra and Colaba recorded a rainfall of 92 mm, 89 mm and 29 mm respectively on Tuesday.

Rainfall information over Mumbai from 0830 hrs IST to 1430 hrs IST of 19.08.25#imd #MumbaiWeather #Monsoon2025 #WeatherUpdate #MumbaiRains #RainfallData #mausam@moesgoi @airnewsalerts @DDNational @ndmaindia @RMC_Mumbai pic.twitter.com/EApN1aXYeB

— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) August 19, 2025

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation is providing water, tea, biscuits and other food items to stranded passengers at various railway stations.

🔹अतिमुसळधार पावसामुळे मुंबईतील उपनगरीय रेल्वे सेवा विस्कळीत झाली. परिणामी विविध रेल्वे स्थानकांवर अडकलेल्या प्रवाशांना बृहन्मुंबई महानगरपालिकेच्या वतीने पाणी, चहा, बिस्कीट व इतर खाद्यपदार्थ पुरवण्यात येत आहेत.

___

🔹Mumbai's suburban train services are disrupted due to heavy… pic.twitter.com/HXMPlZHZkv

— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) August 19, 2025

From Western Suburbs to Central Suburbs, waterlogging was reported in various parts of Mumbai today.

From Western Suburbs to Central Suburbs, waterlogging was reported in various parts of Mumbai today.

Waterlogging at LBS Road Kurla (Image: NDTV Profit)

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A tree fell in the Bhandup Lekh Road area, crushing 10-12 rickshaws underneath, as per NDTV report. There were no casualties reported, it added.

Heavy rainfall and strong winds have been battering the area since morning, causing trees to fall and rickshaws to get pinned beneath them.

At least eight flights were diverted and many were delayed at the Mumbai airport as heavy rains battered the city, inundating several areas on Tuesday.

(Inputs from PTI)

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who reviewed the situation with the disaster management department, said the next 48 hours would be crucial for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts, which remain on high alert.

(Inputs from PTI)

Borivali-Andheri, Andheri-Ghatkopar, Andheri-Bandra, Dadar, Worli & all parts of South Mumbai will get heavy downpours for next few hours, as per Rushikesh Agre (aka Mumbai Rains) on X.

2 PM.. 🚨HEAVY RAIN WARNING for MUMBAI CITY & SUBURBS! | 2-4 PM

Very heavy rains likely for next 2-3 hours.. Waterlogging likely ⚠️

🔴 Borivali-Andheri, Andheri-Ghatkopar, Andheri-Bandra, Dadar, Worli & all parts of South Mumbai will get heavy downpours for next few hours
Stay… https://t.co/FC6SLuR27h pic.twitter.com/EKGzQo8vkU

— Mumbai Rains (@rushikesh_agre_) August 19, 2025

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis noted that Mumbai has received around 300mm of rainfall due to which there have been a few disruptions.

Fadnavis further noted that, the red alert is valid for Konkan and Ghat areas for the next few hours."The water level in the Mithi River is going down gradually," he said.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday acknowledged that there has been loss of life and property at some places due to heavy rains in Mumbai.

"Due to heavy rainfall in the state, there has been loss of life and property at some places. SDRF and NDRF personnel are deployed at certain locations," he said.

#WATCH | On heavy rainfall in the state, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis says, "Due to heavy rainfall in the state, there has been loss of life and property at some places. SDRF and NDRF personnel are deployed at certain locations. Mumbai has received around 300mm of rainfall… pic.twitter.com/wqymRiqv41

— ANI (@ANI) August 19, 2025

BEST has diverted 92 bus routes at 34 affected waterlogged stretches.

IMD has predicted that, under the influence of depression over south interior Odisha, extremely heavy rainfall likely over north Konkan (including Mumbai), south Gujarat state and Madya Maharashtra on Aug. 19 & 20; Saurashtra & Kutch during Aug.19-21; Vidarbha, north Telangana on Aug. 19.

Monsoon is likely to be in active phase over peninsular and adjoining central India during next 2-3 days, it added. "Increase in rainfall activity over Northwest & adjoining East India from Aug. 22 onwards," it noted.

Consistent moderate rains with greater possibility of heavy rains in many areas of Mumbai, as per Rushikesh Agre (aka Mumbai Rains) on X.

"Rains won't stop here. More rains will be there. Just now Navi Mumbai is under heavy rain belt, more rains to come South Mumbai & suburbs in next hours," he added.

Afternoon/evening forecast for #MumbaiRains

Consistent moderate rains with greater possibility of heavy rains in many areas of Mumbai.

Rains won't stop here. More rains will be there. Just now Navi Mumbai is under heavy rain belt, more rains to come South Mumbai & suburbs in…

— Mumbai Rains (@rushikesh_agre_) August 19, 2025

Car submerged in flooded Thane underpass, according to a video shared by Rushikesh Agre (aka Mumbai Rains) on X.

Locals swam to rescue trapped passengers, he added.

Car submerged in flooded Thane underpass. Locals swam to rescue trapped passengers. Strongly advised to avoid travel. Stay indoors and stay safe. #MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/G0Y37lHml7

— Mumbai Rains (@rushikesh_agre_) August 19, 2025

IMD predicts extremely heavy rain over parts of Mumbai and Central Maharashtra till Wednesday.

The agency highlighted that parts of West India to see heavy to very heavy rain till Friday.

IMD also predicts, very heavy rain over parts of east, central India, northeast India till Monday.

Seven people travelling in an autorickshaw and a car got swept away on a flooded road in Maharashtra's Nanded district in the wee hours of Tuesday, an official said. Local rescue teams have managed to save three men, while a search is underway for a man and three women.

(Inputs from PTI)

Mumbai Traffic Police has urged commuters to use the BKC Connector, Ghatkopar Andheri Link Road, Powai JVLR as alternative routes to avoid SCLR between Chembur and Santacruz, due to waterlogging.

"Due to the flooding of the Mithi River, water has accumulated in the Kurla Depot area and on LBS Road. Because of the waterlogging, vehicles are getting stuck and returning to Chembur," said Mumbai Traffic Police.

Central and Harbour line trains suspended until further notice, as per latest update.

Check out more details.

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Nearly 350 persons from Mumbai's Kurla area were shifted to safer locations as the Mithi river in the city swelled to 3.9 meters after torrential rains on Tuesday, Maharashtra Chief Minister's Office said.

मुंबईत अजूनही पाऊस सुरूच असून आज पहाटे 4 ते सकाळी 11 पर्यंत सरासरी 150 मिमी पेक्षा अधिक पाऊस झालेला आहे. उपनगरात हे प्रमाण अधिक आहे. मिठी नदीची उंची 3.9 मीटर इतकी वाढली असून कुर्ला क्रांतीनगर येथून 350 नागरिकांना सुरक्षित ठिकाणी स्थलांतरित करण्यात आले आहेत. मुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र…

— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) August 19, 2025

Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde conducted an inspection in Thane and surrounding areas on Tuesday to take stock of the situation arising from heavy rains.

VIDEO | Mumbai: Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde (@mieknathshinde) inspects and takes stock of the situation arising from heavy rains in Thane and adjoining areas.

(Source: Third Party)

(Full video available on PTI Videos- https://t.co/dv5TRARJn4) pic.twitter.com/kkKnW4mHgq

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 19, 2025

Central Railways has rescheduled trains, due to heavy rainfall on Tuesday.

#Reschedule_Alert of Following Trains. pic.twitter.com/LcztH6lOS2

— DRM Mumbai CR (@drmmumbaicr) August 19, 2025

The India Meteorological Department has issued heavy rain warning for the next 3 hours.

Central and Harbour line trains are suspended until further notice, due to waterlogging at tracks.

Read full story here.

Railway administration appeals to citizens, amidst heavy rains in Mumbai, as per DRM Mumbai CR's official statement.

"Passengers are requested to travel by train only if necessary," it added.

Railway administration appeals to citizens: Heavy rains are expected in Mumbai area. Passengers are requested to travel by train only if necessary.

— DRM Mumbai CR (@drmmumbaicr) August 19, 2025

Due to heavy rainfall in Mumbai and waterlogging, Central and harbour line services have been suspended as of 12 pm, as per DRM Mumbai CR's official statement.

CSMT and Thane station, and Harbour Line between Kurla and CSMT are suspended until further notice,

"Due to heavy rainfall in Mumbai and waterlogging at Chunabhatti station, train services on the Harbour Line between Kurla and CSMT have been suspended until further notice," shared DRM Mumbai CR.

Train Update
Due to heavy rains in the Mumbai region and #Waterlogging, Mainline train services between CSMT and Thane station are suspended until further notice Shuttle service are running between Thane - Karjat, Khopoli and Kasara Station.

— DRM Mumbai CR (@drmmumbaicr) August 19, 2025

Check out dramatic visuals from Gateway of India on Tuesday, as monsoon mayhem continues in Mumbai.

Monsoon fury in #Mumbai: Watch dramatic visuals from Gateway of India.

Read #MumbaiRains LIVE updates: https://t.co/RseyRpT7py pic.twitter.com/Wwxodqw5Yn

— NDTV Profit (@NDTVProfitIndia) August 19, 2025

Mumbai offices continue asking employees to work from home on Tuesday.

#Mumbai offices continue asking employees to work from home; #Visuals from #BKC

Read #MumbaiRains LIVE updates: https://t.co/1EIrqNiyiT pic.twitter.com/vhs7yon3wZ

— NDTV Profit (@NDTVProfitIndia) August 19, 2025

Currently, train services on both the Main and Harbour lines are running about 15 minutes late, said CPRO Central Railway, Swapnil Nila.

"Train services are delayed but have not been stopped anywhere," he added.

#WATCH | Mumbai | CPRO Central Railway, Swapnil Nila, "Heavy rain started after 5 AM on Mumbai's Central Railway and Harbour Railway lines... The water level of the Mithi River is touching around 3.1-3.2 meters, which means if the rain continues, there is a possibility of… pic.twitter.com/R8MtaK7Sz9

— ANI (@ANI) August 19, 2025

Due to heavy rainfall, water has accumulated on the roads in the Dadar T.T., Wadala, and Antop Hill areas, causing traffic to move slowly, according to Mumbai Traffic Police on X.

Traffic police are readily available to assist at these locations.

दादर टी. टी., वडाळा तसेच अँटॉप हिल परिसरात मुसळधार पावसामुळे रस्त्यावर पाणी साचल्याने वाहतूक संथ गतीने सुरू आहे.
सदर ठिकाणी वाहतूक पोलीस मदतीस तत्पर आहेत.#MumbaiRain #MTPTrafficUpdates #MTPMonsoonUpdates pic.twitter.com/WbH45EgMFX

— Mumbai Traffic Police (@MTPHereToHelp) August 19, 2025

Evacuation of residents from Kranti Nagar (Kurla West) is underway, as families are being safely relocated to nearby shelter sites after Mithi River has crossed the danger mark.

Mithi River has crossed the danger mark and due to rising water levels, evacuation of residents from Kranti Nagar (Kurla West) is underway. Families are being safely relocated to nearby shelter sites.#MumbaiRains#MyBMCUpdates pic.twitter.com/JiH2FJS3Y4

— WARD L BMC (@mybmcWardL) August 19, 2025

Heavy rainfall leads to waterlogging at several areas in Mumbai on Tuesday. From Eastern Suburbs to Western Suburbs, commuters wade through a severely waterlogged road.

#WATCH | Maharhastra | Daily life affected as heavy rain continues to lash Mumbai; Visuals from Nala Sopara pic.twitter.com/twO8qJwg7W

— ANI (@ANI) August 19, 2025

IMD nowcast has issued red alert for Mumbai City, Thane, Palghar, Pune and Raigad districts on Tuesday.

IMD nowcast has issued red alert for Mumbai City, Thane, Palghar, Pune and Raigad districts on Tuesday.

BMC has shared data for the places in Mumbai with the highest recorded rainfall from 8 AM on Aug.18, to 8 AM on Aug. 19.

Western Suburbs

• Chincholi Fire Station - 361

• Kandivali Fire Station - 337

• Dindoshi Colony Municipal School - 305

• Magathane Bus Depot - 304

• Vesave Pumping Station - 240

City

• Stormwater Drainage Workshop, Dadar - 300

• B. Nadkarni Municipal School, Wadala - 282

• Frosberry Reservoir, F South Ward - 265

• Pratiksha Nagar Municipal School, Sion - 252

• Savitribai Phule Municipal School, Worli - 250

Eastern Suburbs

• Chembur Fire Station - 297

• Building Proposal Office, Vikhroli - 293

• Paspoli Municipal School, Powai - 290

• Veena Nagar Municipal School - 288

• Tagore Nagar Municipal School - 287

🌧 मुंबईत काल १८ ऑगस्ट २०२५ रोजी सकाळी ८ ते आज १९ ऑगस्ट २०२५ रोजी सकाळी ८ वाजेपर्यंत (२४ तास) पावसाची सर्वाधिक नोंद झालेली ठिकाणे ☔

(पावसाची नोंद मिलिमीटरमध्ये)

🔹पश्चिम उपनगरे

१) चिंचोली अग्निशमन केंद्र - ३६१
२) कांदिवली अग्निशमन केंद्र - ३३७
३) दिंडोशी वसाहत महानगरपालिका…

— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) August 19, 2025

The water level of Mithi River has crossed the danger mark at Krantinagar area near Bailbazar, Kurla West.

BMC is evacuating a low-lying slum area on airport land, is being evacuated after the Mithi River crossed the danger mark, as a precautionary measure.

🚨 Mithi River Update

Krantinagar area near Bailbazar, Kurla (W), a low-lying slum area on airport land, is being evacuated after the Mithi River crossed the danger mark. (1/2)
#MyBMCUpdates#MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/HKCKbsUQ8A

— WARD L BMC (@mybmcWardL) August 19, 2025

🚨 Mithi River Update

The water level of Mithi River has touched the danger mark at Kranti Nagar, Kurla Bridge. An NDRF team has been deployed on-site and nearby residents have been alerted as a precautionary measure. (1/2)

#MyBMCUpdates#MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/r4209Ggps1

— WARD L BMC (@mybmcWardL) August 19, 2025

Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto not delivering across multiple locations in the city, as per NDTV Profit report. "Medicine deliveries also unavailable on quick commerce platforms in certain areas," it added.

Active delivery locations showing increase in order fulfillment time, it added.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has issued high tide alert for today.

"Very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall very likely in city and suburbs. Occasional gusty winds reaching 45-55 kmph very likely," shared BMC on Tuesday.

• High Tide: 0916 hrs – 3.75 mtr

• Low Tide: 1516 hrs – 2.22 mtr

• High Tide: 2053 hrs – 3.14 mtr

• Low Tide: Next day (20.08.2025) 0311 hrs – 1.05 mtr

🗓️ १९ ऑगस्ट २०२५

⛈️☔ मुंबई शहर व उपनगरात मुसळधार ते अतिमुसळधार पावसासह अधूनमधून ४५ ते ५५ किलोमीटर प्रतितास वेगाने वारे वाहण्याची शक्यता आहे.

🌊 भरती -
सकाळी ९:१६ वाजता - ३.७५ मीटर

ओहोटी -
दुपारी ३:१६ वाजता - २.२२ मीटर

🌊 भरती
रात्री ८:५३ वाजता - ३.१४ मीटर

ओहोटी -…

— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) August 19, 2025

BMC declares holiday for all private offices and establishments under disaster management measures, as per NDTV report.

Emergency services to remain functional, it added.

Employers asked to instruct staff to work from home wherever possible, it added.

Several parts of Mumbai received more than 200 mm rainfall in the last 24 hours, with Vikhroli in the eastern suburbs reporting the highest downpour at 255.5 mm, the the India Meteorological Department said on Tuesday.

In the 24-hour period ending at 8.30 am on Tuesday, the Santacruz observatory recorded 238.2 mm rainfall, while the Colaba observatory logged 110.4 mm rain, it said.

The Mumbai Railway Police Commissionerate has advised citizens to avoid venturing out on Tuesday due to heavy rainfall in the city.

"Due to heavy rainfall in Mumbai & surrounding areas, citizens are advised to step out only if necessary and check the latest railway updates before travelling. Avoid spreading rumours & rely only on official sources. For emergencies, dial 1512," shared Mumbai Railway Police Commissionerate on X.

Due to heavy rainfall in Mumbai & surrounding areas, citizens are advised to step out only if necessary and check the latest railway updates before travelling. Avoid spreading rumours &
rely only on official sources. For emergencies, dial 1512. #Mumbairains #GRPMumbai

— GRP Mumbai (@grpmumbai) August 19, 2025

Heavy rain Warning for all areas from Borivali, Andheri, Bandra, Dadar to Churchgate, Andheri - Ghatkopar, as per Rushikesh Agre (aka Mumbai Rains) on X.

"Stay alert, people residing over Western line Very huge rain band has formed from the sea and will hit Western line will give lot of heavy downpours for next few hours, at 50-75 mm/hr speed," he added.

8:30 AM.. Heavy rain Warning for all areas from Borivali, Andheri, Bandra, Dadar to Churchgate, Andheri - Ghatkopar ⛈️⚠️

Stay alert, people residing over Western line Very huge rain band has formed from the sea and will hit Western line will give lot of heavy downpours for next… https://t.co/phVo1RvjWq pic.twitter.com/4h7zYN1ero

— Mumbai Rains (@rushikesh_agre_) August 19, 2025

The Andheri subway has been closed due to waterlogging, and traffic has been diverted to alternative routes, shared Mumbai Traffic Police.

"Similarly, the Malad subway, as well as South Mumbai areas like Paydhuni, DD Junction, and Kalbadevi, have accumulated one and a half to two feet of water due to continuous rain since morning, causing traffic to move at a slow pace," it added.

Mumbai local trains are running late on Tuesday, according to m-Indicator.

Central and Harbour line trains are almost 10-15 minutes late, as of 8:25 a.m. Meanwhile, Western line trains are around 5-7 minutes late.

Thane, Navi Mumbai have a lot of heavy rain bands have come together and are giving very heavy downpours at 75mm/hr top speed, as per Rushikesh Agre (aka Mumbai Rains) on X.

"Waterlogging, travel disruptions are likely over Central line in coming hours," he added.

7:56 AM.. 🚨 RED ALERT for THANE, CENTRAL LINE, parts of NAVI MUMBAI

Lot of heavy rain bands have come together and are giving very heavy downpours at 75mm/hr top speed
Waterlogging, travel disruptions are likely over Central line in coming hours⚠️⚠️

Avoid unnecessary… https://t.co/phVo1RvjWq pic.twitter.com/qcumxAH49h

— Mumbai Rains (@rushikesh_agre_) August 19, 2025

Heavy overnight rainfall triggers waterlogging in several areas.

VIDEO | Mumbai: Heavy overnight rainfall triggers waterlogging in several areas.

Relentless downpours brought the Maharashtra city to a standstill, prompting the civic body to declare a holiday for schools and colleges on Monday. Several parts of the country's financial capital… pic.twitter.com/4ddfjxqhRR

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 19, 2025

Mumbai University has postponed the exams that were scheduled on Aug. 19 due to red alert in the city. As per the official notification, the exams have been rescheduled to August 23. 

Examination Rescheduled pic.twitter.com/SbAyH7ut1O

— University of Mumbai (@Uni_Mumbai) August 18, 2025

Major corporates including Maersk, Northern Arc Capital, Standard Chartered Bank announced work from home and early logout for employees in Mumbai, as heavy rains lashed the city, sources told NDTV Profit.

Read full story here.

BEST has shared Bus diversions at 7.00 a.m. due to heavy rains on Tuesday.

#MumbaiRains #bestupdates Bus diversions at 7.00 hrs due to heavy rains on 19.08.2025 (Tuesday). #Mumbai pic.twitter.com/YYwWmefVfc

— BEST Bus Transport (@myBESTBus) August 19, 2025

Latest forecast shows Mumbai Rains will peak for next 8-10 hours after that overall rain intensity will reduce, as per Rushikesh Agre (aka Mumbai Rains) on X.

"Due to lot of heavy rains in overnight, morning & afternoon looks crucial, waterlogging is likely," he added.

Live update 7 AM..⛈️
Latest forecast shows #MumbaiRains will peak for next 8-10 hours after that overall rain intensity will reduce. Due to lot of heavy rains in overnight, Morning & afternoon looks crucial, waterlogging is likely. Stay safe.
Will update if things change… https://t.co/phVo1RvRLY

— Mumbai Rains (@rushikesh_agre_) August 19, 2025

Apart from Mumbai, the IMD has issued a red alert for Palghar, Thane, Raigad, Nashik (Ghat), Pune (Ghat), Satara (Ghat).

While an orange alert has been issued in Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Kolhapur Ghat areas. The Meteorological Department has appealed to citizens to take appropriate precautions in such a situation.

BMC has issued high tide alert today.

• High Tide - 09:16 hrs. at 3.75 meters

• Low Tide - 15:16 hrs. at 2.22 meters

🗓️ १८ ऑगस्ट २०२५

⛈️☔ मुंबई शहर व उपनगरात मध्यम ते जोरदार पाऊस कोसळण्याची शक्यता आहे. तसेच, रात्री वादळी वा-यासह अति जोरदार पाऊस कोसळण्याची शक्यता आहे.

🌊 भरती -
सायंकाळी ६:५१ वाजता - ३.०८ मीटर

ओहोटी -
मध्यरात्रीनंतर १:५६ वाजता (उद्या, १९ ऑगस्ट २०२५) - १.२२ मीटर

🌊 भरती -…

— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) August 18, 2025

Andheri subway closed due to waterlogging, as per NDTV.

#WATCH | Maharashtra: Waterlogging seen as heavy rain lashes Mumbai. Visuals from Andheri Subway. pic.twitter.com/UCS5khQm2Y

— ANI (@ANI) August 19, 2025

If you’re scheduled to travel, we recommend leaving a little earlier and keeping an eye on your flight status via our app or website, share IndiGo Airlines on X.

"With Mumbai drenched in heavy showers, several routes to the airport are witnessing waterlogging and sluggish traffic. This has, in turn, led to operational challenges, with delays in both departures and arrivals and we truly regret the inconvenience this may cause," it added.

Travel Advisory

⛈️ With Mumbai drenched in heavy showers, several routes to the airport are witnessing waterlogging and sluggish traffic.

This has, in turn, led to operational challenges, with delays in both departures and arrivals and we truly regret the inconvenience this may…

— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) August 19, 2025

Waterlogging reported in several areas in Mumbai, as rain lashed the city for the fourth consecutive day.

#WATCH | Maharashtra: Waterlogging is seen as heavy rain lashes Mumbai. Visuals from Gandhi Market area. pic.twitter.com/fjP52Cs1Lu

— ANI (@ANI) August 19, 2025

Navi Mumbai, Kurla & Chembur.. watchout for some very heavy rains next 1-2 hours, as per Rushikesh Agre (aka Mumbai Rains) on X.

6:20 AM.. Navi Mumbai, Kurla & Chembur.. watchout for some very heavy rains next 1-2 hours! 🔴

Big rain band is stretching from W to E from Worli to Navi Mumbai will give heavy downpours for next few hours ⛈️⚠️

Check live updates before heading outdoors #MumbaiRains https://t.co/phVo1RvRLY pic.twitter.com/M0ugSl5ofg

— Mumbai Rains (@rushikesh_agre_) August 19, 2025

Hello and Welcome to our Mumbai rains blog!

Monsoon mayhem continues in Mumbai as the city grapples with relentless downpour for the fourth consecutive day. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for today in its latest seven-day bulletin, warning of more heavy showers ahead. In response, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has announced the closure of all schools and colleges for the day.