Archive · 16 Jun 2025
Mumbai, Maharashtra Hit by Heavy Rain, Alerts Issued
Mumbai and surrounding areas are experiencing heavy rain, prompting alerts from the IMD.
An orange alert means be prepared for action, and red means take action.
Roads are flooded, causing traffic and delays for trains and the metro.
Airlines are warning about flight disruptions, and people are advised to check their flight status.
Unfortunately, the heavy rains have already caused issues in other parts of the state.
IMD issued an orange alert for Mumbai, Thane and Palghar, and a red alert for Raigad.
Heavy rainfall caused waterlogging, traffic, and disrupted transport services.
Mumbai recorded 95 mm of rainfall in 24 hours ending at 8 am.
Konkan and other parts of Maharashtra have had heavy rains, resulting in 18 deaths and 65 injuries since June 1.
Airlines issued travel advisories due to adverse weather impacting flight operations.
- Who
- Residents, travelers, and authorities in affected areas.
- What
- Heavy rainfall causing disruption and alerts.
- When
- Ongoing, with forecasts valid through Tuesday morning.
- Where
- Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad and parts of Maharashtra.
- Why
- Heavy rainfall.
- Affected Areas
- Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad
- Alert Level
- Orange alert (Mumbai, Thane, Palghar); Red alert (Raigad)
- Rainfall Amount
- 95 mm in 24 hours (Mumbai)
- Impact
- Waterlogging, traffic, transport disruptions, and flight delays
- Rain-related Incidents
- 18 deaths and 65 injuries in Maharashtra since June 1
Sources
Eight killed as heavy rains lash parts of Maharashtra; alert issued for coastal districts
Heavy rains disrupt life in several parts of Karnataka, causing waterlogging, landslide
Heavy Rains Claim 8 Lives In Maharashtra; Coastal Karnataka Faces Floods, Landslides
Schools Closed in Malappuram, Kannur, Kasaragod, Wayanad and Thrissur Districts Due to Kerala Rains
Mumbai Rains: IndiGo, SpiceJet issue travel advisory as downpour batter city; local trains, metro affected
Orange alert for Mumbai; red alert in Pune, Raigad
Mumbai Rain: Roads Waterlogged, Flight Ops Hit; IMD Sounds Orange Alert
Air India issues travel advisory amid heavy rainfall in Mumbai: ‘May impact flight operations…’
