Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Heavy Rain Floods Vasai-Virar as Mumbai Region Receives Orange Alert
Heavy rain returned to Mumbai and nearby areas on September 13, 2026.
Some roads in Vasai and Virar became flooded.
People had to walk through water, and cars were partly surrounded by floodwater.
Nalasopara markets also filled with water before Ganpati preparations.
Flower and fruit sellers reportedly lost goods.
The India Meteorological Department issued an Orange Alert for several districts.
An Orange Alert means people should be especially careful because heavy rain may occur.
Forecasters also warned about lightning, thunderstorms and strong winds.
Authorities advised residents to stay cautious during the weather.
Heavy rain flooded roads and low-lying areas across Vasai and Virar, disrupting daily life.
Knee-deep water slowed traffic, while people waded through flooded roads and cars stood in floodwater.
Waterlogging in Nalasopara markets disrupted Ganpati preparations and caused losses for flower and fruit vendors.
The India Meteorological Department issued an Orange Alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Dhule and Nandurbar.
Thunderstorms, lightning, light to moderate rain and gusty winds of 40–50 kmph were forecast in isolated areas.
- Who
- Residents, motorists, pedestrians, market vendors and devotees in Mumbai, Vasai-Virar and Nalasopara were affected; the India Meteorological Department issued the weather alert.
- What
- Heavy rain caused flooding and waterlogging, disrupted traffic and markets, affected Ganpati preparations, and prompted an Orange Alert.
- When
- The rain and alert were reported on September 13, 2026, after heavy rainfall since the previous night and morning.
- Where
- Mumbai, Vasai-Virar and Nalasopara were affected; alerts also covered Thane, Palghar, Dhule and Nandurbar, while Raigad received a Yellow Alert.
- Why
- Continuous and heavy rainfall flooded low-lying areas and roads, while the weather forecast indicated possible heavy to very heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds.
- Date
- September 13, 2026
- Orange Alert
- Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Dhule and Nandurbar
- Yellow Alert
- Raigad
- Affected locations
- Vasai, Virar, Nalasopara, Center Park and Tulinj Bridge
- Reported impacts
- Flooded roads, waterlogged markets, disrupted traffic and losses for flower and fruit vendors
- Forecast conditions
- Thunderstorms, lightning, light to moderate rainfall and isolated gusty winds
- Expected wind speed
- 40–50 kmph