Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: IMD Issues Red Alert For Next 2 Days; Lake Levels Climb Close To 9% Amid Heavy Rainfall

Mumbai: Heavy rains continued to lash Mumbai on Friday, inundating low-lying areas, slowing road and rail traffic as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast more rainfall through the day.

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Heavy Rains Hit Parts of Mumbai as Residents Report Downpours Across the City

Milind Deora Demands Action, Urges Closure of Schools in Mumbai

Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora demanded strict action against BMC officials and contractors found negligent amid Mumbai's heavy rains, saying those responsible should face arrest rather than mere suspension. Citing the Red Alert and unprecedented rainfall, he urged the civic body to shut schools and colleges and appealed to employers to let staff leave early unless essential.

Heavy Rains & Strong Winds Kill Former Deputy Mayor’s Son After Coconut Tree Falls On Him In Mira-Bhayandar | Video

A 35-year-old man, Rahul Ashok Patil, son of a former MBMC deputy mayor, died after a coconut tree uprooted during heavy rains and strong winds in Mira-Bhayandar in Maharashtra’s Thane district fell on his motorcycle. He succumbed to injuries after two days in hospital, marking the first rain-related death of the monsoon season.

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On the manhole tragedy, NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar says, “Unfortunately, people fall into these manholes and lose their lives due to a lack of proper maintenance; this is a recurring annual issue. The municipal corporation has a budget of approximately ₹81,000 crore. About ₹250 crore is spent on pre-monsoon preparations—addressing manholes, drains, and trees—before the rains arrive… We met Aslam Bhai’s (Aslam Isak Shaikh) family members, and they were furious; they have no faith in any politicians. They argue that while action is taken against low-level officials, nothing happens to the senior officers...”

Waterlogging In Nalasopara Amid Heavy Rainfall

Roads in Nalasopara near Mumbai turned into rivers after continuous heavy rainfall lashed the area since Friday night. Vehicles can be seen wading through waters, as severe flooding hits the area.

IMD Issues Red Alert For Mumbai As Heavy Rain Persists

The IMD has issued a Red Alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Raigad for July 4 and 5, warning of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall. After five days of incessant showers, waterlogging, traffic snarls and delayed local trains continued, while authorities warned of flooding during high tide.

Tree Falls On Urvashi Dholakia's Son & Naagin 7 Actor Kshitij Dholakia's Parked Car

Heavy rainfall in Mumbai led to a frightening incident for actor Kshitij Dholakia, son of television actress Urvashi Dholakia. A large tree collapsed onto his parked car, causing extensive damage. Fortunately, the actor was not inside the vehicle when the incident occurred.

Kshitij shared videos of the aftermath on Instagram, showing the massive tree lying across his badly damaged car. 

Mumbai-Goa Highway Accident: Container Overturns In Ratnagiri’s Anjanari Ghat

Heavy monsoon rain triggered another road mishap after a container truck overturned on Anjanari Ghat in Ratnagiri district. The driver suffered serious injuries and was trapped inside the mangled cabin, while rescue teams used heavy machinery to clear the wreckage and restore traffic movement.

Mumbai Lake Levels Rise Slightly, Close To 9% Water Stock Recorded

Mumbai’s drinking water stock witnessed a steady rise on Friday amid continuous heavy rainfall across the city and catchment areas, with the seven lakes supplying water to Mumbai now holding 8.93 per cent useful storage capacity.

Mumbai High Tide Alert For Today

Mumbai is set to witness strong tidal activity today. The afternoon high tide is expected at 2:18 pm, reaching 4.28 metres, followed by a low tide at 8:22 pm at 1.74 metres. The next high tide is forecast at 2:09 am on 04 July, with a height of 3.68 metres, while the morning low tide on 04 July is expected at 7:44 am, measuring 1.05 metres.

Over 15 Vehicles Damaged Near Palghar After Pothole Triggers Tyre Bursts On Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway

More than 15 vehicles were damaged after allegedly hitting a massive pothole on a flyover along the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway in Palghar. Motorists claimed tyre bursts caused a chain of accidents within minutes, prompting fresh questions over infrastructure quality and highway maintenance.

Mumbai Manhole Death: FIR Against Contractor, Workers After Elderly Man's Death

A 55-year-old pedestrian, Aslam Isak Shaikh, died after falling into an open manhole during drainage repair work on Khairani Road in Mumbai's Sakinaka area. Following a complaint by a BMC L Ward officer, Sakinaka Police registered an FIR against the contractor and workers involved in the repair work. Further investigation is underway.

Trailer Truck Crashes On Navi Mumbai Flyover, Causes Traffic Disruption Amid Rain

A trailer truck crashed on a flyover in Navi Mumbai on Friday, leading to traffic disruption amid heavy rainfall across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Other trucks and vehicles were seen wading through water under the flyover.

IMD Issues Nowcast Orange Warning For Mumbai

IMD Mumbai Nowcast Warning: An Orange Alert has been issued for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, and Raigad. Moderate to intense rainfall is likely at isolated locations over the next 3 hours. Residents are advised to remain alert, avoid unnecessary travel, and take necessary precautions.

Andheri Subway Closed For Traffic

Mumbai Traffic Police posted an update this morning announcing that the Andheri Subway is closed for traffic. "Traffic Movement Is Close At Andheri Subway Due To Two Feet Water Logging," wrote Mumbai Traffic police in an update.

Over 140 mm Rainfall Recorded In Several Areas

According to BMC rainfall data recorded between 8 am on July 2 and 6 am on July 3, some of the highest rainfall in South Mumbai was recorded at Mandvi Fire Station with 150.2 mm, followed by Malabar Hill at 145.8 mm, B Ward Office at 140.8 mm and Memonwada Fire Station at 140.2 mm.

In the western suburbs, Malpa Dongari Municipal School in Andheri recorded 136.6 mm rainfall, while K East Ward Office received 134.6 mm. Versova Wastewater Treatment Facility and Lagoons logged 129.4 mm rainfall, while Andheri Fire Station recorded 128.6 mm.

Eastern suburbs also witnessed intense showers, with Paspoli Powai Municipal School recording 124 mm rainfall. Mankhurd Fire Station logged 117.8 mm rainfall, while S Ward Office and Gawanpada Fire Station recorded 116.2 mm and 115.6 mm respectively.

Local Train Services Running With Minor Delays

Despite the heavy rain, suburban railway services continued to operate with minor delays. Central Railway services were running up to 15 minutes behind schedule, while Western and Harbour line trains were delayed by around 10 minutes, officials said.

Waterlogging In Sion, Dadar & Western Suburbs

Severe waterlogging was reported from several key areas including Sion, Dadar, Hindmata, Parel, Charkop, Worli, Goregaon and Andheri, causing inconvenience to office-goers and slowing vehicular movement during the morning rush hour. Visuals from multiple parts of Mumbai showed roads submerged under water, vehicles moving slowly through flooded stretches and commuters struggling to navigate rain-hit areas.

Overnight visuals from Worli and Lower Parel showed roads partially submerged, with cars wading through accumulated rainwater. Severe waterlogging was also witnessed in Dadar East and near Sion Gandhi Market after continuous overnight showers.

Orange Alert Issued By IMD

The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in Mumbai and its suburbs throughout Friday, with the possibility of extremely heavy showers during morning hours. The weather department has also warned of occasional gusty winds reaching speeds of 50 to 60 kmph.

An Orange Alert remains in place for Mumbai, with authorities urging residents to avoid unnecessary travel, remain cautious near waterlogged areas and follow official advisories as monsoon activity continues to intensify across the city.