Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Mumbai Faces High Tides: Expect Traffic, Rail Disruptions
Mumbai is expecting high tides and potential flooding for the next few days, especially during noon.
This could lead to temporary halts on trains, particularly on Western and Central lines in low-lying areas, and slower traffic during busy times on major roads.
Buses might also change their routes.
The city has teams ready with pumps to remove water if flooding occurs.
Mumbai anticipates high tides exceeding 4.5m for the next four days, particularly during noon hours.
Western and Central railway lines may experience temporary halts if water levels rise near tracks.
Road traffic is expected to slow down during peak hours on major routes.
BEST bus services are being monitored for diversions if waterlogging worsens.
Authorities have positioned dewatering pumps and emergency teams at flood-prone locations.
- Who
- Commuters and residents of Mumbai.
- What
- Mumbai is expected to experience high tides and possible disruptions to transport.
- When
- For the next four days, particularly during noon hours.
- Where
- Mumbai, specifically along Western and Central rail lines and major roads.
- Why
- Due to predicted high tides.
- Tide Height
- Over 4.5 meters
- Duration
- Next 4 days
- Affected areas
- Kurla, Sion, Dadar and low lying areas
- Affected Transport
- Trains, traffic and buses