Severe Rainfall Leads to Waterlogging and Traffic Disruptions in Navi Mumbai
Impact of Heavy Rainfall in Navi Mumbai
On Tuesday, Navi Mumbai faced significant waterlogging due to intense rainfall, causing major traffic delays for commuters and office workers throughout the city.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the districts of Raigad, Thane, and Ratnagiri.
#WATCH | Maharashtra | Heavy rain in Navi Mumbai triggers waterlogging in parts of the city pic.twitter.com/HgGmaheUOo
— ANI (@ANI) July 15, 2025
Flight operations have also been disrupted due to the heavy rains, leading to the closure of several subways. IndiGo Airlines issued a travel advisory on X, stating: "Currently, there is a heavy downpour over #Mumbai, causing temporary disruptions to flight schedules. If you are traveling today, please anticipate potential delays and allow extra time for your journey, especially as traffic is moving slower than usual. We are closely monitoring the situation and will ensure you are airborne as soon as possible. Please check your flight status at our app or website before heading out. Your comfort and safety are our top priorities. Thank you for your understanding."
Travel Advisory
— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) July 15, 2025
There’s a heavy downpour over #Mumbai at the moment, causing some temporary disruption to flight schedules.
If you are travelling today, please be aware of potential delays and allow additional time for your journey, especially with traffic moving slower than…
The Mumbai traffic police have also issued alerts to the public via their social media account on X, stating, "Due to two feet of water accumulation, the Andheri Subway in Andheri West has been closed to traffic and has been diverted via Gokhale Bridge."
2 फूट पाणी साचल्याने अंधेरी सब वे अंधेरी पश्चिम, मुंबई येथे वाहतूक बंद करण्यात आली असून गोखले ब्रीज मार्गे वळविण्यात (Diverted) आली आहे.#MTPTrafficUpdate
— Mumbai Traffic Police (@MTPHereToHelp) July 15, 2025
Additionally, the IMD has issued an orange alert for Pune and Satara, predicting heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms in these areas.