Mumbai Rains Live Updates: City crawls as heavy rain cripples normal life; bus, train & metro services hit

Mumbai Rain Live: Commuters wade through waterlogged streets on JB Marg in Parel amid heavy rain

Mumbai Weather Live Updates: Road near Rayta Bridge closed as Ulhas River water levels rise, traffic diverted via Titwala

Due to the rising water level of the Ulhas River, the road near Rayta Bridge on the Kalyan–Murbad route has been closed as a precautionary measure. Although water has not yet reached the bridge, it has been shut to traffic in view of the ongoing heavy rainfall, and all vehicles are being diverted via Titwala to ensure safety.

Mumbai Rains Live: Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde at BMC disaster control cell, assessing the rain situation in city

Mumbai Rains Live: "Heavy rain is likely in some parts of Mumbai over the next 3–4 hours. Thunder, lightning, and gusty winds may also occur in a few areas. Please take precautions if you're stepping out," says IMD Mumbai

Mumbai Weather Live Updates: Colaba logs 'very heavy rain' as it breaks 106-year-old May rainfall record

The India Meteorological Department’s Colaba observatory recorded 135.4 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours ending 8:30 am on Monday, which falls under the category of "very heavy rain" (115.6 mm–204.4 mm). In contrast, Santacruz observatory, which covers the city’s suburbs, recorded 33.5 mm during the same period.

Colaba also broke its all-time May rainfall record, logging 295 mm so far this month—surpassing the previous record of 279.4 mm set in May 1918. Even during Cyclone Tauktae in May 2021, the observatory had recorded slightly less, at 257.8 mm. Meanwhile, Santacruz has received 197.8 mm of rain so far this May.

Mumbai Rains Live: Water seepage reported at under-construction Acharya Atre Chowk metro station following heavy rainfall

The under-construction Acharya Atre Chowk station on Mumbai’s fully underground Metro Line 3 (Colaba–Bandra–SEEPZ) corridor experienced water seepage after intense rainfall on Monday.

The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRC), responsible for the project, confirmed the incident and clarified that the affected section is not yet open to the public.

The seepage occurred at an entry/exit structure located along Dr. Annie Besant Road. According to MMRC, “Due to the sudden and intense rainfall today, water seepage was reported at the under-construction entry/exit structure of Acharya Atre Chowk station. The incident occurred when the RCC water-retaining wall constructed at the entry/exit collapsed due to a sudden ingress of water from an adjoining utility.”

Mumbai Rains Live: BJP’s Ashish Shelar slams Shiv Sena (UBT) over decades of loot, flood project failures, and bogus contracts

Mumbai Rains Live: Heavy rainfall causes waterlogging at Byculla area and railway station

Mumbai Rains Live: Heavy rains lashed Mumbai on Monday morning, leading to waterlogging in several areas of the metropolis.

Mumbai Rains Live: Worli Aqua Line underground metro station flooded just days after inauguration

Just days after its grand inauguration, the Worli underground station on Mumbai’s Aqua Line (Metro Line-3) was left flooded and partially non-operational on Monday morning as torrential rains battered the city, marking a dramatic and early onset of the monsoon.

The unexpected flooding forced authorities to curtail metro services, with trains operating only up to Worli instead of the full route to Acharya Atre Chowk. The disruption drew sharp criticism online, as visuals of waterlogged platforms at the brand-new station circulated widely on social media. Read more

Mumbai Rains Live: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray criticizes BJP's governance

Mumbai Rains Live: CM holds meeting with Disaster Management dept and agencies, says Minister Girish Mahajan

Maharashtra Water Resources and Disaster Management Minister Girish Mahajan says, "Mumbai has received a lot of rain today. Traffic remains largely normal in the city. There is waterlogging in the Hindmata area. The BMC team is working in the area. People should remain on alert as heavy rain is expected between 2pm-4pm today. There is a team of a NDRF team present in Mumbai. Recently, the CM held a meeting with the Disaster Management Dept and other agencies. A red alert has been issued for Mumbai today."

Mumbai Rains Live: Minister Girish Mahajan visits Disaster Management department

Mumbai Weather Live Updates: 'People should remain on alert as heavy rain is expected between 2pm–4pm today,' says minister Girish Mahajan

As heavy rainfall is expected between 2pm and 4pm today, Maharashtra Water Resources and Disaster Management Minister Girish Mahajan has urged citizens to stay alert. Speaking to mediapersons after visiting the BMC, he said, "Mumbai has received a lot of rain today. Traffic remains largely normal in the city. There is waterlogging in the Hindmata area. The BMC team is working in the area. People should remain on alert as heavy rain is expected between 2pm-4pm today. There is a team of a NDRF team present in Mumbai. Recently, the CM held a meeting with the Disaster Management Dept and other agencies. A red alert has been issued for Mumbai today."

With a red alert issued for the city, authorities are closely monitoring the situation. The BMC and NDRF teams are on the ground, particularly in waterlogged zones like Hindmata, to ensure timely response and safety measures.

Mumbai Rains Live: Acharya Atre Chowk station of metro 3 closed due to water logging.

Mumbai Rains Live: Mumbai Metro Line 3 service is temporarily limited to Worli Station due to a technical issue; trains will not run up to Acharya Atre Chowk.

Mumbai Rains Live: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, will visit the BMC's Disaster Control Cell around 2pm today to review the ongoing rain situation and response measures following the heavy downpour that began at midnight.

Mumbai Rains Live: Traffic cops assist stranded motorist in Matunga

Mumbai Rains Live: Andheri Subway waterlogged after heavy showers

Mumbai Rains Live: Pre-monsoon rains arrived 15 days early, says minister Girish Mahajan

Girish Mahajan Disaster management minister said the pre monsoon rains came 15 days early and there was a lot of rain in a short span of time. Rains are not expected here till June 10-11

Mumbai Rains Live: Colaba leads rain charts as Mumbai sees intense morning showers

Mumbai recorded significant rainfall between 8.30am and 11.30am on May 26, with Colaba logging the highest at 105.2 mm. Other areas like Bandra (68.5 mm), Juhu Airport (63.5 mm), and Santacruz (55 mm) also witnessed heavy downpours, causing localized disruptions. The intense showers mark one of the season’s earliest high-intensity spells, with Colaba crossing the 100 mm mark in just 3 hours.

Mumbai Rains Live Updates: Rains disrupt local trains, commuters left stranded

Commuters travelling from Thane to Mumbai on Monday morning faced major delays as suburban train services slowed down amid the first spell of monsoon rains.

“For the last hour, the train has been stuck. If services get disrupted after just one downpour, how are we supposed to reach our offices? The administration must ensure smoother train operations,” said a frustrated commuter.

Another passenger echoed the sentiment, questioning the need for service disruptions. “It hasn’t even rained heavily in Mumbai. There’s no reason for trains to be cancelled or delayed like this.”

Mumbai Rains Live: Heavy downpour causes severe waterlogging on roads in Parel

Mumbai Rains Live: Rains may hit Kharif sowing cycle

While the early monsoon may bring temporary relief from heat, agriculture experts have raised concerns about its adverse impact on the kharif crop cycle. The premature arrival could disrupt sowing plans, especially if a prolonged dry spell follows before consistent rains set in. “This is bound to disturb the sowing cycle,” an agriculture official noted. Meanwhile, Marathwada has already received an unusually high 132mm of pre-monsoon showers since May 1—over 1,000% more than the monthly average—raising further questions about timing and soil moisture management for farmers.

Mumbai Rains Live: Monsoon arrives early in Maharashtra

The southwest monsoon entered parts of Maharashtra, including Sindhudurg and adjoining regions, on Sunday—over 10 days ahead of its usual schedule of June 5. This early onset marks only the seventh time since 1960 that the state has witnessed a May arrival, with 1990 recording the earliest onset on May 20. According to SD Sanap, senior IMD scientist in Pune, conditions are favourable for the monsoon to advance further into Pune and Mumbai over the next three days. Widespread rainfall was reported across coastal Konkan and Madhya Maharashtra, soaking areas from Nashik to Kolhapur.

Mumbai Rains Live Updates: Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who represents Baramati, visited flood-affected areas early Monday and assured relief efforts. The State Disaster Management Control Room at Mantralaya remains in constant touch with district authorities, issuing advisories and coordinating response measures.

Mumbai Rains Live Updates: RED alert issued by IMD for Mumbai, Thane and Raigad

Mumbai Rains Live Updates: Heavy rain causes flooding, car swept away on Pune-Solapur Highway

Mumbai Rains Live Updates: Train services disrupted due to heavy rain and waterlogging

Train services in the Mumbai region are being disrupted due to heavy rainfall, overflow of BMC drainage lines, and high tide causing waterlogging on the railway tracks. Authorities are coordinating with the BMC to resolve the situation.

Waterlogging between Byculla and CSMT has led to some local trains being short-terminated at Kurla, Dadar, and Parel, where they are turning back as special services.

Mumbai Weather Live Updates: Traffic congestion has been reported at multiple locations in Mumbai, including Andheri Subway, Eastern Freeway (southbound), Avtar Singh Bedi Road, Narayan Dabholkar Road, Bandstand Junction, Worli Naka AB Road Junction, and JJ Bridge (southbound).

Mumbai Weather Live Updates: Rain lashes several parts of city as Southwest Monsoon arrives in Maharashtra

Mumbai Rain Live Updates: Waterlogging reported outside KEM Hospital's Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, no impact on wards

Water accumulated outside the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at KEM Hospital amid heavy rains. The hospital’s acting dean, Dr. Sandesh Parelkar, said the water was promptly cleared using pumps and manual efforts, and confirmed that no seepage occurred into the ICU or other wards.

Mumbai Weather Live Updates: Southwest monsoon arrives early, breaks all-time record

The southwest monsoon has officially arrived in Mumbai today, marking 26th May 2025 as the city's earliest monsoon onset on record.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), this breaks the previous record of May 29, which was logged in the years 1956, 1962, and 1971. The IMD's monsoon records for Mumbai date back to 1950.

Mumbai Weather Live Updates: Due to a road issue between Kemps Corner and Mukesh Chowk, BEST bus routes 104, 121, 122, 132, and 135 (upward direction) are being diverted via Peddar Road, Cadbury Junction, and Bhulabhai Desai Road towards J. Mehta, according to an official.

Maharashtra Weather Live Updates: DCM Eknath Shinde flags heavy rainfall across Maharashtra, urges vigilance in affected districts

As heavy rains continue to lash parts of Maharashtra, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde issued an update highlighting the most affected districts and the government's preparedness. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has already issued an orange alert for Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad, with more rain expected in the coming hours.

Here are the key statements made by DCM Eknath Shinde:

“The districts of Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Pune and Nashik are currently witnessing the heaviest rainfall in the state,” Eknath Shinde stated.

“Heavy rains are continuing in many parts of the state, and the Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rains in the next few hours, especially in Mumbai, Konkan and Western Maharashtra,” he added.

“The Disaster Management Centers in all these districts will remain open 24 hours a day and the party officials will be instructed to work with utmost care and vigilance,” he further said.

Mumbai Weather Live Updates: IMD has upgraded today’s forecast from yellow to orange, placing Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad under an orange alert

Mumbai Weather Live Updates: Continuous heavy rain floods roads near Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus

Mumbai Weather Live Updates: Train traffic on the Harbour Line has been suspended between Wadala and CSMT from 10.25am due to waterlogging at Masjid station.

Mumbai Weather Live Updates: Traffic crawls across city amid morning showers

Heavy rains this morning have not only caused waterlogging in several areas but also led to widespread traffic congestion across key routes in Mumbai. Commuters are facing long delays due to slow-moving traffic and road disruptions. Here’s a roundup of the affected spots:

• Congestion reported on Aarey Colony Road and outside Indiabulls, under the Elphinstone flyover.
• Western Express Highway is witnessing slow traffic at Malad and between Goregaon and Vile Parle.
• Traffic hit at Hindmata Junction and Bhoiwada, adding to central Mumbai delays.
• New Link Road, Malad is heavily congested, especially near Mith Chowky Junction, Evershine Nagar Junction, and Infiniti Mall Junction.
• Traffic movement is impacted at Kings Circle Bridge (Matunga) and on the southbound side of Ram Nagar Subway (Vakola).

Mumbai Weather Live Updates: Waterlogging disrupts bus services across city

Heavy rainfall between 9am and 10am has led to waterlogging in several parts of the city, affecting public transport routes. BEST bus services have been diverted at multiple locations to avoid flooded stretches, causing delays and rerouting for commuters. Here are the key diversions reported so far:

• Due to waterlogging at Gandhi Market, BEST buses in both directions have been diverted via Bhau Daji Road since 9.45am
• On Sion Road No. 24, buses on routes 341 and 312 (up direction) are taking a left from the Sion Main Road signal, making a U-turn, and then returning to their regular route.
• Due to water accumulation under the Wadala flyover, buses on routes 117 and 174 have been diverted via Wadala Church. (From 9am)
• At Hindmata, waterlogging has caused diversions for routes 40, 212, and 368 in both directions. These buses are being rerouted from Sharda Cinema. (Since 9.30am)

Mumbai Weather Live Updates: Traffic movement has been halted at Kemps Corner near Twinkle Stores as the road surface has caved in

Mumbai Weather Live Updates: Low-lying areas inundated after intense morning showers

As expected with such intense rainfall, water logging was reported in several key areas of the city. The most affected zones included Sion Circle, Dadar TT, Hindmata, Bindu Madhav Junction (Worli), and Five Gardens (Matunga). These areas are known flood-prone zones and often see early signs of water accumulation during the monsoon season.

Mumbai Weather Live Updates: Nariman Point records 104 mm rainfall in one hour; water logging reported across key areas

A sudden and intense spell of rain between 9am and 10am drenched various parts of the city, with South Mumbai receiving the heaviest showers. While the downpour brought temporary relief from the summer heat, it also disrupted morning routines and slowed movement across several localities.

Heavy rainfall in South Mumbai

The southern parts of Mumbai recorded the highest rainfall during the 9 AM to 10 AM window. Nariman Point topped the list with 104 mm, followed by the A Ward Office at 86 mm, and Colaba Pumping Station at 83 mm. Other significant figures include Municipal Head Office (80 mm), Colaba Fire Station (77 mm), and Grant Road’s Eye Hospital (67 mm). Rainfall was slightly lower in areas like Memonwada Fire Station (65 mm), Malabar Hill (63 mm), and D Ward (61 mm), but still substantial enough to impact daily movement.

Lighter showers in eastern suburbs

In contrast, the Eastern Suburbs saw lighter rainfall. Mankhurd Fire Station and MPS School recorded 16 mm, while Nutan Vidya Mandir and Collector Colony reported 14 mm and 13 mm respectively. These areas remained relatively unaffected in terms of water logging or major disruptions.

Moderate rainfall in western suburbs

The Western Suburbs experienced moderate showers. Locations like Supari Tank (Bandra), Gazdarbandh Storm Water Pump Station, and Khar Danda each received around 29 mm of rain. Meanwhile, SWM Workshop, H/E Ward Office, and Vile Parle Fire Station reported 22 mm. While manageable, these showers did contribute to slow-moving traffic in isolated pockets.

Citizens are advised to remain cautious, avoid non-essential travel through waterlogged routes, and follow official updates from the BMC and Mumbai Police.

Maharashtra Weather Today Live: Thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds expected in Mumbai and Raigad, says IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Mumbai has issued a nowcast warning at 10am on 26-05-2025. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, heavy rain, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 50-60 kmph are very likely to occur at isolated places in Mumbai and Raigad districts over the next 3-4 hours. Residents are advised to take necessary precautions while stepping out.

Mumbai Weather Live Updates: Continuous rain triggers waterlogging in Lalbaug

Maharashtra Weather Live Updates: 100 families evacuated in Indapur as floodwaters enter homes; IMD issues orange alert for Pune

The district administration on Sunday evacuated at least 100 families from 10 villages in Indapur tehsil after floodwaters entered their homes. Baramati and nearby areas received over 130mm of rainfall in the 24 hours ending at 8.30 am on Sunday, with intermittent showers continuing throughout the day, disrupting daily life.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Pune district for May 26 and 27, and a yellow alert for May 28 and 29.

Indapur tehsildar Jeevan Bansode told TOI: "We shifted about 100 families from these villages after their homes, next to a rivulet, were inundated. These villages all received about 90 mm of rainfall in 12 hours." Read more

Mumbai Weather Live Updates: Heavy rainfall is currently being reported in parts of South Mumbai. Between 9am and 10am, the Nariman Point Automatic Weather Station recorded an intense downpour of 104 mm within just one hour.

Mumbai Weather Live Updates: As for today's tidal movements, high tides are expected at 11.24am (4.75 meters) and 11.09pm (4.17 meters), while a low tide is expected at 5.18pm (1.63 meters). Tomorrow, May 27, a low tide is forecast at 5.21am (0.04 meters).

Tamil Nadu Weather Today Live: Water Resources Department (WRD) officials released 16140 cusecs water as Pillur Dam overflows

Maharashtra Weather Live Updates: NDRF rescues 6 from Nira River floods, operation underway to save 3 seers in Solapur

The NDRF team stationed at Indapur swiftly responded to an emergency in Kurabavi village, Malshiras tehsil of Solapur district, where six individuals were trapped in floodwaters of the Nira river.

"There were three men, two women and a child trapped in the floodwaters." They were safely rescued at 3.30 am on Monday.

In another incident, a rescue operation is ongoing to save three seers trapped in a Mahadev temple in Gursale village, Pandharpur tehsil of Solapur district.

"A team of disaster management dept of Solapur is deployed to rescue the seers."