Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Sion, Dadar & Vile Parle Waterlogged; Malad & Andheri Subways Closed; Trains Disrupted, Flights Delayed
Mumbai: A relentless spell of overnight rain paralysed Mumbai on Tuesday morning, leaving large parts of the city waterlogged. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Mumbai as well as other districts including Raigad, Ratnagiri, Satara, Kolhapur and Pune, warning of continued heavy to very heavy rainfall.
Check LIVE updates below for rainfall status and other news updates in the city:
9:20 AM
Malad & Poisar Subway Closed For Vehiclar Movement As Rains Wreak Havoc
9:15 AM
Mumbai Police Commissioner Issues Advisory
Mumbai Police Commissioner took to X and shared an advirosy following extreme weather in the city. "Please take care, step out only if necessary, prevent going near the shore during high tide and don’t forget, you will find us around the corner for help, in case of any emergency," he said in a post. He also urged private sector offices to enable work from home today.
9:00 AM
City's Water Stock Rises Above 92% Of Full Capacity Amid Heavy Rains
8:45 AM
Mumbai Traffic Police Shares Updates On Waterlogging In Several Areas
Mumbai Traffic Police shared a series of updates informing the citizens of waterlogging in several areas. At Dadar TT in particular, waterlogging of nearly two feet left traffic crawling, with buses and cars inching forward through flooded roads.
Areas such as Gol Deul, Gulalwadi, Wadala, Shivdi, Nawab Tank, Nagpada, Maratha Mandir, Byculla, Bawla Compound, Bhoiwada, Wadala Station Four Roads, Hindmata Junction, Matunga, and Mahatma Gandhi Market were among the worst affected, with vehicles struggling to pass through submerged stretches.
Similar conditions were reported from Dadar TT, Trombay, Maharashtra Nagar Subway, and Antop Hill, as well as MG Road Chowk, Kanekar Nagar, Sardar Nagar, and Pratiksha Nagar. Here too, continuous rainfall since morning led to water accumulation of up to two feet, slowing down vehicular movement.
8:30 AM
Western Express Highway & Andheri Battered By Heavy Rains
Heavy rains lashed the Western Express Highway in the morning, leading to waterlogging at some spots. Andheri also saw flooding in several areas with both citizens and vehicles wading through waterlogged roads.
8:15 AM
Over 170 mm Rainfall Recorded Overnight In Several Areas
The overnight showers were particularly intense, with the city recording massive volumes between 8:30 pm Monday and 5:30 am Tuesday. Vikhroli topped the chart with 194.5 mm, followed by Santacruz at 185 mm, Juhu at 173.5 mm, Byculla at 167 mm, Bandra at 157 mm, Colaba at 79.8 mm, and Mahalaxmi at 71.9 mm.
8:00 AM
Mumbai woke up to heavy rains on Tuesday after continuous overnight rainfall since yesterday. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) declared Tuesday a holiday for all schools and colleges. Offices were advised to let staff leave early, while authorities urged citizens to remain indoors unless absolutely necessary. Disaster management teams have been kept on high alert, with state agencies coordinating response efforts.
Waterlogging Reported In Several Areas
The downpour caused severe waterlogging across the city. Areas such as Byculla, Gandhi Market in Sion, Dadar, Andheri and Vile Parle reported knee-deep flooding, disrupting traffic and forcing residents to wade through inundated streets. Visuals circulating online showed vehicles stranded and markets submerged.
Local Trains Running Late
Mumbai’s suburban train services, the city’s lifeline, were badly affected. Central Railway trains ran 30–40 minutes late, while Harbour Line services towards CSMT also reported delays.
Andheri Subway Closed For Traffic
Mumbai's Andheri Subway was closed for vehicular movement on Tuesday morning amid heavy rains. The subway was closed late in the evening on Monday and was reportedly not opened for traffic today due to relentless overnight showers.
IndiGo Airlines Issues Advisory
Air travel was not spared either. Indigo Airlines issued a travel advisory cautioning passengers about delays. “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. We truly regret the inconvenience,” the airline said in a post on X.
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