Heavy rainfall during the night and into this morning has brought Mumbai to a standstill, causing widespread flooding and disrupting trains, buses, and flights. Several neighbourhoods — including Kurla, Sion, Dadar, and Parel — were hit hard, with early morning photos showing submerged streets and cars struggling to navigate through the water.
Nariman Point received 40 mm of rain between 6 am and 7 am today, followed by 36 mm in Grant Road, 31 mm in Colaba, and 21 mm in Byculla, according to weather officials. Mumbai’s eastern and western suburbs are currently experiencing light rain.
#WATCH | Maharashtra: Waterlogging witnessed in parts of Mumbai following heavy rainfall.
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#WATCH | Maharashtra: Rain lashes parts of Mumbai; visuals from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus. pic.twitter.com/qflqLT6kz5
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Flight operations have also been affected due to adverse weather. SpiceJet has informed passengers that all flights at Mumbai Airport are impacted. Travellers are advised to check their flight status regularly. “Rain and thunderstorms are disrupting our operations in Mumbai,” said Air India in an advisory. “We recommend that passengers verify their flight details before heading to the airport.”
#WeatherUpdate: Due to bad weather (heavy rain) in Mumbai (BOM), all departures/arrivals and their consequential flights may get affected. Passengers are requested to keep a check on their flight status via https://t.co/2wynECYWr0.
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#TravelAdvisory
— Air India (@airindia) May 26, 2025
Rain and thunderstorms are impacting flight operations in Mumbai.
To ensure a smooth travel experience, we encourage our passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport: https://t.co/6ajUZVdGTe
Continuous rain has led to waterlogging on railway tracks, delaying services outside the city by up to ten minutes. However, officials have stated that trains are currently operating as scheduled. Just last week, several areas in Mumbai experienced similar downpours and overflowing roads.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has urged residents to stay indoors unless absolutely necessary. Additionally, the BMC and MHADA have identified 96 buildings across the city as unsafe for the monsoon season and have advised over 3,000 residents to relocate.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall throughout the day in Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar. An ‘orange’ alert has been issued for heavy rainfall in Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg districts. Thunderstorms accompanied by heavy rain and strong winds — reaching speeds of 50–60 km/h — are expected in some parts of Maharashtra over the next few hours, the weather office said.
