Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Mumbai Braces for Heavy Rain: Alerts Issued, Travel Disrupted
Mumbai is experiencing heavy rainfall, with more expected.
The weather service has issued warnings, including an Orange alert for Mumbai and a Red alert for Raigad.
Because of the rain, the police are asking people to stay inside unless they really need to go out.
Traffic is moving slowly, and some trains are running behind schedule.
Emergency services are ready to help if needed.
Heavy rainfall is predicted for Mumbai, prompting an Orange alert and a Red alert for Raigad.
Authorities advise citizens to stay indoors and avoid coastal areas due to the heavy rainfall.
Traffic is slowed, and some suburban train services on the Western Railway are delayed.
Police and emergency services are on high alert to assist residents.
The IMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rains for the next 24 hours.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Mumbai police, and residents of Mumbai.
- What
- Heavy rainfall and weather alerts in Mumbai and surrounding areas.
- When
- Ongoing, with heavy rain expected in the next 24 hours.
- Where
- Mumbai and its neighboring districts.
- Why
- Due to the forecast of heavy to very heavy rainfall.
- Alert Level
- Orange (Mumbai), Red (Raigad)
- Rainfall Prediction
- Heavy to very heavy for next 24 hours
- Police Advice
- Stay indoors if possible, avoid coastal areas, drive cautiously
- Emergency Contacts
- 100 / 112 / 103
- Train Status
- Some delays on Western Railway, Central Railway running without issue
