On June 24, 2026, 2:31 PM

Mumbai Weather: Heavy Rains Flood Roads; Worst-Hit Areas, Traffic Diversions & What To Know

Monsoon in Mumbai is finally here, and the city woke up to extreme rainfall on a Wednesday morning. With heavy rain expected to continue to fall across parts of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) declared a red alert for Mumbai and Palghar at 4 am. Read on to know more.

Mumbai Weather Today: Waterlogging In Various Parts

As per a report by India Today, the IMD issued a red alert that is valid for three hours, warning of thunderstorms, lightning, intense to very heavy rainfall, and winds of 40-60 km/h. The alert level was lowered to an orange alert at 7 am for the next three hours, with mild to extreme spells of rain expected for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Palghar and Sindhudurg.

Not only this, other parts of Mumbai, like King’s Circle in the Matunga area, showed trucks and other vehicles wading through waterlogged roads. Viral visuals from early Wednesday morning showed waterlogging in the areas around Andheri, Dadar and Kurla.

The monsoon reached Mumbai on Tuesday, 13 days post its normal arrival date, providing relief from the extreme heat. As per the reports, the India Meteorological Department stated that the southwest monsoon has further moved into the rest of the parts of the central Arabian Sea and other parts of Maharashtra, including Mumbai.

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Wall Collapsed Near Vikhroli In Mumbai

As per the reports, amid the heavy rainfall, a retaining wall close to a residential building also fell apart on Tuesday night in Mumbai’s Vikhroli West. The important Dadar station, where the Central and Western suburban railway lines meet, was also waterlogged as heavy rain flooded the city.

Additionally, the city also recorded over 300 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours between 8 am on Tuesday and 8 am on Wednesday, as reported by the BMC. The IMD refers to a rainfall above 204.4 mm in 24 hours as extremely heavy.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation further stated that all major subways in the city remained open on Tuesday, and traffic movement was normal. However, traffic was reported on several major roads due to overnight rainfall and flooding. Not only this, but the Andheri subway was also shut on Wednesday.

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So all the Mumbaikars? Are you enjoying the Mumbai monsoon?

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FAQs

What is the rain situation in Mumbai?

Mumbai is currently experiencing its long-awaited monsoon showers, providing major relief from weeks of hot, humid weather.

Is it red alert in Mumbai today?

No, it is not a red alert in Mumbai today.

Is it safe to travel today in Mumbai?

Yes, Mumbai is generally considered safe to travel to right now.

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