Heavy Rain Lashes Mumbai; Pune Faces Red Alert As IMD Issues Warning Across Maharashtra

Mumbai once again woke up to heavy overnight rain and thunderstorms on September 15. The city is reeling under severe waterlogging and traffic snarls across several low-lying areas. The IMD has placed Mumbai under a yellow alert until September 16. Not only that, Pune is also under red alert due to incessant rain. Here are the latest updates. 

Overnight Heavy Rain Brings Mumbai To A Halt

Visuals from JJ Flyover. Many areas are also waterlogged in Mumbai. Plan accordingly whenever heading outdoors. #MumbaiRains

Shared by @baxirahul pic.twitter.com/YBj5LiUp4H

— Mumbai Rains (@rushikesh_agre_) September 15, 2025

This year, the monsoon has been relentless in Mumbai. Heavy rain lashed the city once again overnight, leaving major areas waterlogged and traffic badly disrupted. According to a report by Live Mint, South-Central Mumbai saw particularly intense downpours in the early hours.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has now placed the city under a yellow alert. More thunderstorms are expected throughout September 15, with the warning to stay in effect until Tuesday, September 16. X user, @rushikesh_agre_, also uploaded a video showing the waterlogged JJ Flyover in Mumbai. 

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Traffic Snarls In The City

Residents in the affected regions are advised to stay alert and take necessary precautions (do not take shelter under trees or weak structures etc., check road/traffic conditions,avoid unnecessary travels, and follow any other advisories issued by concerned agencies).

— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) September 15, 2025

As per the same report, heavy rain has disrupted traffic in several parts of Mumbai, with commuters stuck in a jam at Andheri Subway (Andheri West). Approximately one and a half feet of rainwater accumulated there, forcing a complete closure. Vehicles are now being redirected via Gokhale Bridge. IMD is urging residents to avoid waterlogged and low-lying areas due to severe congestion. People are also being advised not to take shelter under trees or weak structures. 

However, Mumbai is not the only city affected. Pune was battered by heavy rain and thunderstorms on Sunday night, along with lightning. The IMD issued a red alert for Pune at 4 am on Monday. Reportedly, Solapur and Ahmednagar were also put under red alerts, while Thane and Raigad remain under orange alerts.

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These alerts for heavy rain will remain in place until the situation gets under control. Until then, residents should stay cautious and avoid stepping out unnecessarily.

Cover Image Courtesy: @rushikesh_agre_/ X