Archive · 11 Aug 2026
Heavy Mumbai Rains Disrupt Traffic, Delay Harbour Line Trains
On Tuesday morning, Mumbai got very heavy rain.
The rain started around 4 am and was still going when people woke up.
Water collected on the roads, which made it hard for cars and buses to move.
Some big roads like the express highways had slow traffic.
Trains were late too, especially on the Harbour Line.
The weather scientists, called the India Meteorological Department, said more rain is coming.
They think rain might get stronger in Maharashtra starting August 13.
A big weather system called a low-pressure area may form over the Bay of Bengal.
One airline, SpiceJet, told passengers to check their flights before going to the airport.
But no official rain warning has been given for Mumbai this week.
Heavy rainfall began around 4 am Tuesday in Mumbai's eastern and western suburbs, easing slightly around 7 am with more showers expected.
Slow traffic was reported on the Eastern and Western Express Highways, Thane-Belapur Road and Sion-Belapur Highway due to waterlogging and potholes.
Harbour Line trains ran 10-15 minutes late and Central Railway services were delayed by 5-7 minutes, while Western Railway ran on schedule.
The IMD forecast light rain with isolated moderate to heavy showers and gusty winds of 40-50 kmph, but issued no rain alert for Mumbai this week.
A low-pressure area is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal within 24 hours, with Maharashtra rain intensity expected to rise from August 13; SpiceJet issued a weather advisory for Mumbai airport passengers.
- Who
- Commuters and residents of Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai, along with the India Meteorological Department (IMD), railways and SpiceJet.
- What
- Heavy monsoon rainfall caused waterlogging, slow traffic and train delays across Mumbai and its suburbs.
- When
- Tuesday morning, starting around 4 am and easing around 7 am.
- Where
- Mumbai's eastern and western suburbs, Thane, Navi Mumbai and the wider Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
- Why
- Intense downpours flooded roads and slowed rail services, and forecasters expect more rain as a low-pressure area develops over the Bay of Bengal.
- Rainfall start
- Around 4 am Tuesday
- Areas affected
- Eastern and western suburbs of Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai
- Thane rainfall
- 11.69 mm over 22 hours
- Harbour Line delay
- 10-15 minutes
- Central Railway delay
- 5-7 minutes
- Forecast wind speeds
- 40-50 kmph, gusts up to 50-60 kmph
- Next rain spell
- From August 13 across Maharashtra
- Aviation advisory
- SpiceJet advisory for Mumbai airport passengers