Mumbai Rains LIVE Update: City On Red Alert; BMC Declares Holiday For All Private Offices; High Tide Warning
Check out latest updates on traffic, waterlogging and local trains, as monsoon mayhem continues in Mumbai for the fourth consecutive day.
Red Alert In Mumbai Today LIVE: Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto Not Delivering Across Multiple Locations
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.
Red Alert In Mumbai Today LIVE: BMC Issues High Tide Alert
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
Red Alert In Mumbai Today LIVE: BMC Declares Holiday For All Private Offices And Establishments
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.
Mumbai Rains News LIVE: Vikhroli Receives Highest Downpour
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.
Red Alert In Mumbai Today LIVE: Railway Police Commissionerate Advises Citizen To Avoid Stepping Out
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.
