Severe Monsoon Rains Cause Flooding in Mumbai and Other Regions

Intense monsoon rains are currently impacting various regions in India, particularly Mumbai, where flooding has prompted local authorities to issue alerts. The India Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rainfall across several states, including Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. Residents are advised to stay indoors unless necessary, as waterlogging and traffic disruptions are reported. With red alerts in place for Raigad and Ratnagiri, the situation remains critical. Stay informed about the latest weather updates and safety measures as the monsoon continues to affect daily life.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 26, 2025, 09:18 IST

Heavy Monsoon Rains Across the Country

Intense monsoon rains are affecting various parts of the country. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a rainfall alert for states including Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, while Mumbai is experiencing flood-like conditions. Residents of Mumbai woke up to torrential rain on Friday morning, with continuous downpours reported in several areas. The IMD has issued an orange alert for Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, and Thane, warning of further heavy rainfall. Palghar has been placed under a yellow alert, indicating moderate weather activity, but caution is still advised.

Red Alert for Raigad and Ratnagiri

The weather department has also issued a red alert for Raigad and Ratnagiri, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall in some areas on Friday, with extremely heavy rainfall expected in certain locations. A red alert has also been issued for the Ghats of Satara and Pune. A red alert signifies a "take action" warning, while orange and yellow alerts indicate "be prepared to act" and "exercise caution," respectively. Areas such as CSMT, Byculla, Kurla, and Mulund have been severely impacted, experiencing heavy rainfall that continued into the early hours.

Rainfall Impact in Uttar Pradesh

Several regions in Uttar Pradesh have also seen rainfall, leading to waterlogging and traffic congestion. The IMD has issued a rainfall alert for Delhi today, with similar weather expected throughout the week.

Rainfall Recorded in the Last 24 Hours

In the past 24 hours, heavy rainfall has been recorded in coastal Karnataka, Kerala, and Vidarbha. Moderate to heavy rainfall has occurred in Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, and the coastal areas of West Bengal. Light rainfall has been noted in Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, western Madhya Pradesh, interior Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Jammu and Kashmir.

Forecast for Rain in the Next 24 Hours

Light rain is expected today in Bihar, sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Saurashtra and Kutch, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. In the next 24 hours, heavy rainfall is likely in Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Telangana, Konkan and Goa, coastal Karnataka, Kerala, and parts of southern Gujarat.

Flood-Like Conditions in Mumbai

Continuous rainfall over the past 24 hours has led to waterlogging in several areas of Mumbai and its neighboring districts. Due to the flood-like situation, local authorities have advised residents to venture out only if absolutely necessary. Citizens are also urged to drive cautiously. Municipal and emergency services are on high alert.

Mumbai Police posted on X, "Due to heavy rainfall in Mumbai and surrounding districts, citizens are advised to stay indoors unless absolutely necessary, avoid coastal areas, and drive carefully." They further stated, "Our officers and staff are fully alert and ready to assist the residents of Mumbai. In case of any emergency, please dial 100/112/103."

Waterlogging has disrupted traffic in many areas. Local train services have also been affected due to water accumulation on tracks and reduced visibility, with some local trains on the Western Railway network running 10-15 minutes late.

An orange alert has also been issued for Mumbai for Saturday.