Archive · 21 Jul 2026
IMD issues orange alert for Mumbai
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Mumbai, predicting heavy to extremely heavy rains this week.
The alert was upgraded from yellow to orange due to the possibility of moderate to intense rainfall over a short period.
Residents are concerned about potential flooding, while the government assures preparedness with disaster management teams.
The affected areas include Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar, with rains expected to intensify starting Tuesday, July 21.
The BMC has advised residents to boil and filter drinking water due to muddy water entering the riverbed.
Several areas received more than 150 mm of rainfall in a 24-hour period, bringing relief from the humidity.
The maximum and minimum temperatures will be around 28°C and 24°C.
IMD issues orange alert for Mumbai, predicting heavy to extremely heavy rains this week.
Alert upgraded from yellow to orange due to possibility of intense rainfall over three hours.
Residents concerned about potential flooding and waterlogging.
Government assures preparedness with disaster management teams.
BMC advises residents to boil and filter drinking water due to muddy water in the riverbed.
- Who
- Residents of Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar
- What
- Heavy rainfall and orange alert issued by IMD
- When
- Starting Tuesday, July 21
- Where
- Mumbai, Thane, Palghar
- Why
- Due to the possibility of heavy to extremely heavy showers
Residents' Concerns
Government Preparedness
Rainfall Intensity
Residents' Concerns
Residents are worried about the potential for flooding and waterlogging due to heavy rains.
Government Preparedness
The government is prepared with disaster management teams and infrastructure to handle the situation.
- Alert Level
- Orange
- Forecast Period
- This week
- Affected Areas
- Mumbai, Thane, Palghar
- Rainfall Prediction
- Heavy to extremely heavy showers
- Alert Issued By
- India Meteorological Department (IMD)
- Water Advisory
- BMC advises residents to boil and filter drinking water
- Rainfall Recorded
- 150 mm in a 24-hour period
- Wind Speed
- 50–60 kmph
Sources
Mumbai weather forecast: IMD sounds orange alert, heavy rains likely this week; Thane, Palghar on alert too
Mumbai Weather Update: IMD Issues Orange Alert For Mumbai, Thane & Raigad On July 21
Mumbai Weather Update: IMD Issues Orange Alert As Heavy Rain Intensifies; BMC Advises Residents To Boil Drinking Water
Mumbai Weather Update: City Wakes Up To Cloudy Skies, Light Drizzle; IMD Issues Orange Alert For Heavy Rain Today
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