IMD alerts for heavy rain as Mumbai sees waterlogging, train delays and subway closures

Mumbai: Mumbaikars woke up to partly cloudy skies and humid weather on Saturday, with the city continuing to experience unusually warm conditions despite overcast skies. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast the possibility of light showers in the coming days.Over the past few days, heavy rainfall disrupted the daily lives of Mumbaikars. Several rain-related incidents were also reported during the period. The IMD has issued a Green Alert for Mumbai and several neighbouring districts for Sunday, July 12.Light rain likely across regionAccording to the IMD's district-wise forecast for July 12, Mumbai, Thane and Palghar are likely to receive light rainfall, while Ratnagiri is expected to witness moderate rain at isolated places. Raigad may experience light to moderate rainfall at isolated locations. Sindhudurg, meanwhile, is expected to receive light to moderate rainfall. The IMD said these weather conditions are very likely across all six districts. IMD has upgraded Mumbai, Thane & Raigad to 'Orange Alert' for today amid very heavy rains. Red Alert issued for Palghar today.#MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/D8qI4mROOu— Mumbai Rains (@rushikesh_agre_) July 8, 2026 AQI remains in moderate categoryAs the city remained dry on Saturday, the Air Quality Index (AQI) deteriorated to 56, placing it in the moderate category.Meanwhile, AQI readings varied across different areas. Rajiv Gandhi Nagar emerged as the most polluted hotspot, recording an AQI of 117, categorised as 'poor'. Several other areas also reported moderate AQI levels. Janta Nagar and Saraswati Colony recorded an AQI of 60 each, while Mahalaxmi and Mazgaon recorded 50 each, placing them in the 'good' category compared with other locations.For reference, AQI levels between 0 and 50 are considered 'good', 51 to 100 'moderate', 101 to 150 'poor', 151 to 200 'unhealthy', and anything above 200 falls into the 'hazardous' category. Despite the pleasant weather, Mumbai's ongoing battle with air pollution continues to overshadow the city's mornings.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/ 

Mumbai: The city remained dry on Thursday after witnessing intense rainfall over the past few days that disrupted the daily lives of Mumbaikars. Several rain-related incidents were also reported during the period. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a Green Alert for Mumbai and several neighbouring districts for Friday, July 10.Rainfall outlook for FridayAccording to the IMD's district-wise forecast for July 10, Mumbai, Thane and Palghar are likely to receive light to moderate rainfall, while Ratnagiri is expected to witness moderate rain at isolated places. Raigad may experience moderate rainfall at isolated locations. Sindhudurg, meanwhile, is expected to receive moderate rainfall. The IMD said these weather conditions are very likely across all six districts. IMD has upgraded Mumbai, Thane & Raigad to 'Orange Alert' for today amid very heavy rains. Red Alert issued for Palghar today.#MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/D8qI4mROOu— Mumbai Rains (@rushikesh_agre_) July 8, 2026 AQI remains in moderate categoryHowever, as the city remains under a Yellow Alert today, the Air Quality Index (AQI) deteriorated to 64, placing it in the moderate category.Mumbai Weather Update: IMD Issues Yellow Alert For Mumbai & Other Neighbouring Districts For July 9 Meanwhile, AQI readings across different areas revealed sharp disparities. Janta Nagar emerged as the most polluted hotspot, recording an AQI of 142, categorised as 'poor'. Several other areas also reported moderate AQI levels. Ambavali and Andheri East recorded an AQI of 60 each, while Bandra Kurla Complex and Borivali recorded 56 each. Gamdevi station recorded the best AQI at 33, placing it in the good category compared with other locations.For reference, AQI levels between 0 and 50 are considered 'good', 51 to 100 'moderate', 101 to 150 'poor', 151 to 200 'unhealthy', and anything above 200 falls into the 'hazardous' category. Despite the pleasant weather, Mumbai's ongoing battle with air pollution continues to overshadow the city's mornings.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/ 

Cloudy skies, heavy showers likely in parts of MumbaiMumbai and its suburbs are expected to witness cloudy skies with intermittent light to moderate rain, the BMC said. Heavy downpours may occur at isolated places, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds reaching speeds of 40–50 kmph across the city.शहर आणि उपनगरांमध्ये आकाश सामान्यतः ढगाळ राहील. अधूनमधून हलका ते मध्यम स्वरूपाचा तर काही ठिकाणी मुसळधार पावसाची शक्यता आहे. तसेच, विजांचा कडकडाट आणि अधूनमधून ताशी ४०-५० कि.मी. वेगाने सोसाट्याचा वारा वाहण्याची शक्यता आहे.———Generally cloudy sky with intermittent light to… pic.twitter.com/aYOFv8mym5— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) July 9, 2026 Floodwaters sweep 3,000 LPG cylinders into Patalganga River in RaigadHeavy monsoon rainfall inundated HPCL's Patalganga LPG Bottling Plant in Raigad, sweeping around 3,000 filled and empty LPG cylinders into the Patalganga River. District authorities said floodwaters entered the Chawane facility in Panvel taluka, triggering the large-scale washout.#WATCH | Raigad, Maharashtra: Floodwaters have washed away LPG cylinders from a bottling plant into the Patalganga River; the administration has issued an advisory.(Source: Police Inspector, Khalapur) pic.twitter.com/1PPGqgbiR6— ANI (@ANI) July 9, 2026 Mumbai wakes up to cloudy skies, light rainDark clouds covered Mumbai on Thursday morning as light rain was reported in several areas. Visuals from Marine Drive showed cloudy skies and damp roads, while monsoon conditions continued across the city following days of widespread rainfall and changing weather patterns.VIDEO | Mumbai wakes up to dark clouds and light rainfall in some areas. Morning visuals from Marine Drive area.#MumbaiRains #Monsoon #WeatherUpdate(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/UFSvpz9DUq— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 9, 2026

Navi Mumbai: In view of the heavy rainfall that has continued over the past few days, the Panvel Municipal Corporation (PMC) has intensified its monsoon response, with senior officials and elected representatives carrying out inspections across flood-prone areas and directing emergency measures to safeguard residents.Mayor Nitin Patil, along with corporators Ramdas Shewale, Amar Patil, Bayaja Baban Bargaje, and Sayali Tukaram Sarak, inspected Kalamboli's KL-2 and KL-4 areas during heavy rain. The team reviewed the condition of dilapidated buildings, roads and drainage networks, besides conducting a survey of the entire Kalamboli township to assess civic issues requiring immediate attention.Following instructions issued by Municipal Commissioner Mangesh Chitale, senior officials conducted ward-wise inspections across the civic limits. Deputy Commissioners Kailas Gawde and Swaroop Kharge jointly inspected flood-prone locations near Banthia School in New Panvel, waterlogging spots in Sector 14 and the holding pond. They also reviewed water accumulation along the road from the TIPL office to Uran Naka and assessed measures to improve stormwater drainage.Mumbai Water Stock Surges To 41.36% As Heavy Rain Fills Seven Lakes; Vihar, Tulsi Overflow, As 10% Water Cut Continues | Video The civic administration has issued public advisories to residents living in waterlogged and vulnerable areas, urging them to relocate to municipal schools designated as temporary shelters if the situation worsens.Deputy Commissioner Ravikiran Ghodke inspected waterlogged areas, pumping arrangements and low-lying localities in Pendhar village. Officials were instructed to ensure the rapid drainage of accumulated rainwater.In Panvel's Karnala Circle area, overflow from the Krishnale Lake near the vegetable market led to waterlogging outside several shops. Ward Officer Dr Rupali Mane, along with local corporators, inspected the site, following which sanitation workers immediately cleared blocked drainage channels. Civic officials said the water level in the area reduced significantly after the intervention.Mumbai-Nashik Highway: Landslide Hits Old Kasara Ghat Amid Heavy Rain, Traffic Movement Affected; VIDEO The Fire Department also responded to multiple rain-related incidents. Trees that had fallen near the Podi railway bridge, two locations on Gurudwara Road in Kalamboli, near Vitthal-Rukmini Temple in Sector 13's Tekdi Garden, and a large branch that blocked Bandhar Road opposite BP Marine Academy were removed, restoring traffic movement.Meanwhile, evacuation of residents from the dilapidated Bapat Wada building in Panvel has begun after parts of the structure started collapsing during the heavy rainfall. The civic body has declared the building unsafe and initiated the evacuation as a precautionary measure.Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Paradkar also inspected Jay Kumar Circle, Pethpada Metro station and Pandavkada in Kharghar to review the prevailing situation.PMC officials said the civic administration is maintaining round-the-clock monitoring of rainfall-related developments and is implementing all necessary measures on a war footing to minimise disruption and ensure public safety.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

Mumbai: Mumbai remained on alert on Tuesday as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned of a 3.93-metre high tide expected at 4.34 pm, raising concerns over possible waterlogging if heavy rainfall coincides with the tidal activity. Although the city woke up to cloudy skies, gusty winds and only light drizzles after overnight rainfall subsided, authorities cautioned that monsoon conditions remain active.⛈️ ☔ मुंबई शहर व उपनगरात अधूनमधून पाऊस सुरू राहील. शहर आणि उपनगर परिसरात काही ठिकाणी जोरदार ते अतिजोरदार पावसाची शक्यता आहे. अधूनमधून ताशी ६० ते ७० किलोमीटर वेगाने सोसाट्याचे वारे वाहण्याचीही दाट शक्यता आहे.———————⛈️ ☔ Intermittent spells of rain in city and suburbs. Heavy… pic.twitter.com/OJP1kxGram— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) July 7, 2026 The IMD has issued an Orange Alert for Mumbai and forecast intermittent spells of rain across the city and suburbs through the day. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places, while gusty winds reaching speeds of 60 to 70 kmph are also expected.Timings Of High Tide For TodayAccording to the tidal forecast, the afternoon high tide will reach 3.93 metres at 4.34 pm. A low tide of 1.43 metres is expected at 11.02 pm. On Wednesday, July 8, the next high tide of 3.41 metres is scheduled for 5.43 am, followed by a low tide of 2.14 metres at 11.07 am.Civic authorities have urged residents to remain cautious during the high tide period, particularly if heavy rainfall intensifies in the afternoon, as it could hamper stormwater drainage and trigger waterlogging in low-lying areas.Mumbai Water Stock Jumps To 28.92% As Heavy Monsoon Rains Boost Reservoir Levels; 12% Rise Seen In 24 Hours Despite the temporary reduction in rainfall overnight, the IMD has advised citizens not to lower their guard, warning that isolated heavy showers and strong winds are likely to continue across Mumbai as the active monsoon system persists over the region.Meanwhile, the recent spell of heavy rainfall has significantly improved Mumbai's drinking water reserves, with the city's seven lakes now holding 28.92 per cent of their useful live storage capacity, providing a substantial boost to the water supply. To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/ 

Mumbai: Mumbai woke up to cloudy skies and gusty winds on Tuesday morning. Rainfall activity was reduced overnight with slight drizzles witnessed in suburbs in the morning. Moreover the city saw a dry but windy morning. An orange alert remains in place for today.Western Railway Cancels Trains To Gujarat, Pune & Panvel After Rain, LandslidesWestern Railway cancelled the Pune-Bhuj and Bhuj-Pune Express trains after landslides in the Mumbai Division. Several MEMU services were also withdrawn on Tuesday due to waterlogging, while the Virar-Surat service was short-originated from Valsad. Passengers were advised to check train status before travelling. Passenger Advisory | Western Railway⚠️ Due to water logging, the following MEMU services will remain cancelled on 07.07.2026:❌ 69164 Dahanu Road – Panvel❌ 69165 Panvel – Vasai Road❌ 69168 Vasai Road – Panvel❌ 69167 Panvel – Vasai Road❌ 69166 Vasai Road – Panvel❌…— DRM - Mumbai Central, WR (@drmbct) July 7, 2026 #ADIUpdates यात्रियों की सुविधा हेतु महत्वपूर्ण सूचनामुंबई मंडल लैंडस्लाइड के कारण निम्नलिखित रेलगाड़ियों का संचालन रद्द कर दिया गया है: गाड़ी संख्या 11092 पुणे – भुज एक्सप्रेस यात्रा दिनांक: 06.07.2026❌ रद्द (पूर्व में घोषित मार्ग परिवर्तन के स्थान पर अब यह गाड़ी…— DRM Ahmedabad (@drmadiwr) July 7, 2026 Vasai Road-Virar Local Train Services RestoredWestern Railway restored Mumbai local train services between Vasai Road and Virar after a temporary disruption caused by heavy rainfall. Authorities thanked passengers for their patience, apologised for the inconvenience and said passenger safety remains the highest priority as normal operations resumed.Mumbai local train services between Vasai Road and Virar have been restored following the temporary disruption caused by heavy rainfall.We sincerely regret the inconvenience caused to our valued passengers during this period and thank you for your patience and cooperation.… pic.twitter.com/PPWiRDNahJ— Western Railway (@WesternRly) July 7, 2026 Mumbai Wakes Up To Dry Yet Windy Scenes, Visuals From Marine Lines:Mumbai woke up to cloudy skies, gusty winds and only light drizzle on Tuesday after rainfall activity reduced overnight. Visuals from the Marine Lines East area showed gusty winds on dry roads despite overcast conditions, offering temporary relief to commuters after days of intense monsoon showers across the city.VIDEO | Mumbai: The city wakes up to cloudy skies, strong winds. Visuals from Marine Line East area.#MumbaiRains #Monsoon #WeatherUpdate(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/ZJiwRlEkUd— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 7, 2026 Unmanned Merchant Tanker Runs Aground Off Manori In North MumbaiAn unmanned merchant tanker ran aground off the Manori coast in north Mumbai, prompting the Indian Coast Guard to divert ships to the site. Visuals showed the vessel standing motionless near the shoreline like a ghost ship. The reason behind the incident is yet to be confirmed.VIDEO | Maharashtra: Unmanned merchant tanker runs aground off Manori in north Mumbai; ICG diverts ships to site.#MumbaiNews #MaharashtraNews(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/lG9kBqTMj6— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 7, 2026 Andheri Subway Opened For Traffic Amid Rain RespiteVehicular movement remained normal at Mumbai's Andheri Subway on Tuesday morning, with no waterlogging reported after respite from heavy rainfall. Visuals showed vehicles using the underpass without disruption as rain activity eased, bringing temporary relief to commuters after days of monsoon-related difficulties.Mumbai, Maharashtra: Visuals from Andheri Subway show normal conditions with no waterlogging reported. The area appears clear for vehicular movement following heavy rainfall pic.twitter.com/q17RnKHa6q— IANS (@ians_india) July 7, 2026 Waterlogging Persists In Nalasopara, Virar Despite Rain RespiteContinuous heavy rainfall caused severe waterlogging across Vasai-Virar and Nalasopara on Tuesday morning, inundating roads, shops and housing societies. People were seen wading through knee-deep water while vehicles struggled through flooded streets, disrupting traffic and normal daily life across the affected areas.Maharashtra: Heavy rainfall has caused severe waterlogging in Vasai-Virar and Nalasopara, affecting roads, shops, and housing societies. pic.twitter.com/lXKj7v99b3— Vani Mehrotra (@vani_mehrotra) July 7, 2026 Mumbai-Pune Missing Link Road Reopens After 19 HoursTraffic resumed on the Pune-Mumbai Connecting Link Road of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway's Missing Link project at 10:10 pm on Monday, nearly 19 hours after a rain-triggered landslide near Tunnel 2 forced authorities to shut the corridor. Debris clearance restored movement on the affected stretch.Mumbai-Pune Missing Link Road Reopens After 19 Hours; MSRDC Restores Traffic Following Safety Checks IMPORTANT UPDATE✅ Traffic has resumed on the Pune–Mumbai Connecting Link Road. Vehicular movement has been restored after completion of extensive safety operations.Despite relentless monsoon conditions, including heavy rainfall, strong winds and low visibility, MSRDC… pic.twitter.com/LCRirbWao0— MSRDCofficial (@MSRDC_official) July 6, 2026