Archive · 15 Sep 2025
Mumbai Hit by Heavy Rainfall; Monorail Halts, Alerts Issued
Mumbai and surrounding areas are experiencing heavy rainfall, causing disruptions.
The IMD issued a red alert for intense rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, and Pune.
A monorail train stopped due to a technical issue, but passengers were safely rescued.
Traffic is slow due to waterlogging, and the BMC advises residents to avoid unnecessary travel.
Schools and offices have not announced closures.
Airlines are asking travelers to check flight status.
The IMD issued a red alert for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, and Pune due to heavy rainfall.
A monorail train stopped between Antop Hill and GTB Nagar due to a technical fault; passengers rescued.
Traffic is disrupted due to waterlogging, and Andheri Subway has been closed.
The BMC issued an advisory urging residents to stay alert and avoid unnecessary travel.
Airlines advised passengers to check flight status.
- Who
- India Meteorological Department (IMD), Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
- What
- Heavy rainfall, disruptions to travel and infrastructure, and weather alerts in Mumbai and surrounding areas.
- When
- Monday morning
- Where
- Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Pune
- Why
- To issue weather warnings and provide public safety information.
- Affected Areas
- Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Pune, Solapur, Ahmednagar, Nashik, Palghar, Jalna, Nagpur
- Alert Level (Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Pune)
- Red (for 3 hours)
- Heaviest Rainfall
- Ongoing, with thunderstorms and gusty winds
- Monorail Incident
- Train halted between Antop Hill and GTB Nagar due to a technical fault, passengers rescued
- Traffic Disruptions
- Reported due to waterlogging and diversions, Andheri Subway closed
- BMC Advisory
- Urges residents to stay alert and avoid unnecessary travel; helpline 1916 available
Sources
Mumbai Rain Returns: Heavy Rainfall Alert Issued After Brief Dry Spell – What Residents Should Know
Mumbai Weather Update: IMD Issues Heavy Rainfall Alert For Next 48 Hours In City And Neighbouring Areas
Weather Update: Mumbai, Thane, Palghar Under Yellow Alert; Raigad On Orange Alert For Heavy Rain
Pune rains: Heavy rainfall lashes city late at night, IMD issues red alert, videos of ‘crackling lightning’ emerges
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Mumbai Rain Today: IMD Issues Alert for Heavy Showers; Waterlogging, Traffic Likely in These Areas
Mumbai Rain: Heavy Downpour Lashes Parts Of City, Orange Alert Issued For Today
IMD issues orange alert for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad and Pune till 10 am
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Heavy rain slows down Mumbai, IMD issues red alert
Mumbai on red alert for next 3 hours; check local train status, IndiGo issues advisory
Mumbai monorail halts with passengers onboard due to technical fault; 17 rescued
