Mumbai: Mumbai woke up to light to moderate rainfall on Saturday morning even as a Red Alert remained in force for the city and neighbouring districts, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of heavy to extremely heavy showers over the next 48 hours.
Although overnight rain activity was comparatively less intense than the previous few days, intermittent showers continued across Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and the Konkan region under an active monsoon system.
CMO Maharashtra Urges To Avoid Unnecessary Travel, Shares Helpine Numbers
The Maharashtra Chief MinisterтАЩs Office and the State Disaster Management Department have appealed to residents to avoid unnecessary travel during periods of intense rainfall and to stay updated through official advisories. Emergency helplines have also been activated across affected districts, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal CorporationтАЩs emergency number 1916 for Mumbai residents.
Red Alert For Mumbai & Surrounding Region
The IMD has issued a Red Alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts from July 4 to July 6, forecasting heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across Mumbai, the Konkan belt and parts of central Maharashtra. Authorities have urged citizens to remain cautious, especially while travelling through low-lying areas and landslide-prone ghat sections.
Tree Collapse Reported In Matunga
Amid the ongoing downpour, a large tree collapsed onto parked vehicles in MumbaiтАЩs Matunga area around midnight on Friday. Though no injuries were reported, several vehicles were damaged in the incident. Civic officials and fire brigade personnel rushed to the spot and cleared the fallen tree, restoring traffic movement in the area shortly afterwards.
Heavy Rains Cause Waterlogging In Nalasopara & Virar
The rain continued to impact parts of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. In Nalasopara, severe waterlogging was reported from the Don Lane and Tulinj Bridge areas, where residents were forced to walk through knee-deep water on submerged roads. Heavy rainfall also intensified in Virar West following the IMDтАЩs alert for Palghar district, leading to water accumulation in several localities and slow-moving traffic on key roads.
Andheri Subway Open For Traffic
Western suburbs received light to moderate showers overnight. Meanwhile, authorities also confirmed that the Andheri East Subway remained open with no signs of waterlogging, allowing traffic to move smoothly.
Local Trains Running With Slight Delay
Despite the continuing weather alert, rail traffic remained largely unaffected across Mumbai during the morning rush hour. Commuters were seen travelling as usual at Dadar and Andheri railway stations, with suburban local train services on the Western Line operating on schedule without any major delays.
Central and Harbour Line local train services experienced delays due to rains overnight. Trains were seen arriving 15-20 minutes late in the morning hours.
Mumbai Saw Light To Moderate Rains & Gusty Winds In Morning
Morning visuals from Marine Drive showed rough sea conditions and light showers, while high waves crashed against the promenade walls near the Gateway of India amid cloudy skies and gusty winds. Several areas of South Mumbai, including Colaba and Marine Lines, received moderate rainfall, while western suburbs such as Andheri and Goregaon witnessed steady showers. Eastern suburbs recorded lighter rain during the early morning hours.
Bandra, Ghatkopar Log Over 140 MM Rain Amid Red Alert
Bandra, Chembur, Ghatkopar and South Mumbai witnessed heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours as the IMD continued its Red Alert for the city. According to BMC data, several locations recorded over 140 mm rain, while authorities warned of more intense showers through the weekend.
Rains Continue To Lash Mumbai, Visuals From BKC
Light to moderate rains continue to lash Mumbai. Visuals from Bandra Kurla Complex area show vehicles commuting on wet roads amid intermittent showers.
Mumbai's Lake Levels Rise To 9.41%
Mumbai's drinking water reserves rose to 9.41% on Saturday after continuous heavy rainfall across the catchment areas. The seven reservoirs now hold 1,36,137 million litres of water, up from 1,29,309 million litres a day earlier, as monsoon showers continued to replenish the city's water supply.
Restoration & Debris-Cleaning Underway After Tree-Felling In Matunga
Restoration and debris-clearing work is underway at Maheshwari Udyan after a tree, brought down by heavy rains, collapsed onto several parked cars on Friday night. Civic workers removing the fallen tree and clearing the affected area
IMD Issues Nowcast Red Warning For City
Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a nowcast 'red warning' for Mumbai. In an update at 9:30 am, the weather department warned of intense spells of rains for next three hours in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Raigad.
Waterlogging In Navi Mumbai, Sanpada Underpass Flooded
Waterlogging persisted in Navi Mumbai due to heavy rainfall. Visuals from Sanpada showed an underpass flooded, showing vehicles wading through waters.
Thane Woman Electrocuted After Slipping Near Live Power Transformer
A 35-year-old woman, Shashi Rahul Chakra, died after suffering an electric shock from a live wire near a power transformer in Dombivli, Thane, amid heavy rains. She reportedly slipped while returning home after collecting goods for her shop. Bystanders rushed her to a hospital, where she was declared dead. Police have registered an accidental death case and launched an investigation.
Multiple Tree Collapse Incidents Reported In South Mumbai
A CCTV video captured a massive tree crashing into Meenatai Thackeray Flower Market in Dadar amid heavy rain on Saturday. Separate tree falls were also reported at the Cricket Club of India in Churchgate and Peddar Road. No injuries were reported despite property damage.
Massive Tree Uprooted At CCI, Churchgate | Special Arrangement
Mumbaikars Brave Rains, People Seen Enjoying Showers At Marine Drive
A group of Mumbaikars were seen celebrating a birthday at city's iconic Marine Drive. "It feels great to be here during monsoon," said a woman. The city remains under red alert with IMD warning of heavy showers today.
Mumbai Metro Line 2A hit by technical issue, delays likely
Mumbai Metro Line 2A services were partially affected due to a technical issue between Dahisar East and Kandarpada stations. Trains between Dahankunjwad and Dahisar East are operating on a single line in both directions, while Andheri West-Dahankunjwad services continue normally. Authorities warned of minor delays.
Mumbai braces for heavy rain, 4.26-m high tide today
Mumbai is likely to witness continuous rainfall over the next 24 hours, with the IMD forecasting heavy to very heavy showers and gusty winds reaching 50-60 kmph. A 4.26-metre high tide is expected at 2.50 pm, increasing the risk of waterlogging in vulnerable areas.
Andheri Subway Shut For Traffic
Andheri Subway has been shut due to severe waterlogging caused by continuous rainfall on Saturday, disrupting traffic between Andheri East and Andheri West. Cops were deployed at spot to avoid any mishap.
BMC Declares Holiday For Schools & Colleges In Mumbai
The BMC announced the closure of all schools and colleges in Mumbai for the afternoon session on July 4 after the IMD issued a Red Alert for heavy rainfall. Authorities urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel and step out only if essential as intense showers continue.
BMC Chief┬аAshwini Bhide monitors Mumbai via 10,000 CCTV cameras
BMC Commissioner Ashwini Bhide reviewed Mumbai's rain situation from the Disaster Management Control Room after the IMD issued a Red Alert. Authorities monitored the city through around 10,000 CCTV cameras, while nearly 10,000 civic staff and all 26 ward offices remained on high alert.
Local Train Services Delayed Amid Heavy Rainfall
Local train services across Mumbai's suburban railway network witnessed delays on Saturday afternoon. On the Central Railway, trains heading from CSMT towards Kalyan were running around 25тАУ30 minutes behind schedule, while services from Kalyan towards CSMT were delayed by nearly 30 minutes.
On the Western Railway, VirarтАУChurchgate local trains were also operating with delays of about 25тАУ30 minutes. Meanwhile, Harbour Line services were running approximately 15 minutes late, causing inconvenience to commuters.
BMC shuts key Mumbai roads as Mogra Nallah overflows
The BMC closed several roads in Andheri, Chembur and Vikhroli after Mogra Nallah overflowed amid heavy rainfall. Authorities warned that a 4.26-metre high tide at 2.50 pm could further slow stormwater drainage, urging commuters to avoid waterlogged routes until conditions improve.
Waterlogging On Andheri-Kurla Road near the Western Express Highway Metro Station
Mumbai Police Seen Helping Citizens On Road Amid Heavy Rainfall┬а
Mumbai Police officials were seen carrying school students and helping senior citizens to cross the road, prioritising their safety due to severe waterlogging being reported amid heavy rains.
Road Caves In At LBS Road In Bhandup Due To Heavy Rains
In a shocking incident, a road cave-in has been reported in the LBS Road area of Bhandup. Traffic has been severely affected as an under-construction retaining wall also collapsed along with the road.
Amid Heavy Rains, Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde Visits BMC Control Room To Assess Situation
Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde, amid heavy rains in the Mumbai metropolitan area, along with other officials, visited the Emergency Control Room at the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Headquarters today (4th July 2026) to review the overall situation.
Heavy Rain Triggers Severe Waterlogging Near Turbhe Station, Traffic Hit on ThaneтАУBelapur Road
Following the intense rainfall, severe waterlogging near Turbhe Station on the ThaneтАУBelapur Road in Navi Mumbai has been reported, submerging a major stretch of the roadway and disrupting traffic movement. Vehicles were seen moving slowly through the inundated road as rains continued to lash in parts of the city.
Heavy Rain Causes Severe Waterlogging in Bhiwandi, Disrupts Vehicular Movement
Continuous heavy rainfall caused severe waterlogging in Bhiwandi, further disrupting vehicular movement in the region. Amid heavy rainfall, a car and a tempo were seen stranded amid severe water flooding in the region.
Andheri East Subway Shut After Severe Waterlogging; Dewatering Pumps Deployed
Following the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) red alert for Mumbai, heavy rainfall led to severe waterlogging at the Andheri East Subway on Saturday, prompting authorities to temporarily suspend both vehicular and pedestrian movement. Dewatering pumps were deployed to drain the accumulated rainwater.
Watch: Heavy Rain Floods Western Express Highway Near Mahananda Dairy In Goregaon
As heavy rains continue to lash Mumbai, severe waterlogging has been reported on the Western Express Highway in Goregaon East. Continuous rainfall has inundated both the roadway and the adjoining footpath near Mahananda Dairy, disrupting the movement of commuters and vehicles.
Heavy Rain Causes Waterlogging Outside Amitabh Bachchan's Juhu Residence
Amid heavy rainfall, severe waterlogging has been reported outside Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan's bungalow, 'Jalsa', in Mumbai's Juhu area.
