Explorer

Heavy Rains Lash Mumbai, IMD Issues Orange Alert

The IMD said heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds ranging from 40–50 kmph are expected in Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Beed, Ahilyanagar, Pune, and Latur through Monday.

Mumbai woke up to heavy showers on Monday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of more downpours through the day. Orange and yellow alerts have been issued for multiple regions, including parts of Konkan, Ratnagiri, Raigad, Thane, Pune, and Latur.

According to IMD data, between 8:30 am on September 14 and 5:30 am on September 15, Colaba recorded the highest rainfall at 88.2 mm. Bandra followed closely with 82 mm, Byculla logged 73 mm, and Tata Power station reported 70.5 mm. Juhu received 45 mm of rain, while Santacruz and Mahalaxmi registered 36.6 mm and 36.5 mm, respectively.

The IMD said heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds ranging from 40–50 kmph are expected in Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Beed, Ahilyanagar, Pune, and Latur through Monday. The agency has advised residents to remain cautious, as waterlogging and traffic disruptions are likely in low-lying areas.

Mumbai Waterlogged After Rains

Local train services are running with minor delays, while road traffic has been hit badly. Congestion has been reported on key stretches, including the Western Express Highway, Eastern Freeway, and Sion-Panvel Expressway. Commuters have been advised to check traffic updates and plan their travel in advance.

About the author ABP Live News

ABP Live News delivers round-the-clock coverage of India and the world, tracking politics, policy, governance, crime, courts and breaking developments, while offering sharp, verified reporting that helps readers stay informed, aware and connected to the stories shaping public life.

Read

Top Headlines

Sharad Pawar Hospitalised Again At Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital; BJP’s Ashish Shelar Visits
Sharad Pawar Hospitalised Again At Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital; BJP’s Ashish Shelar Visits
Ex-Muslim YouTuber Brutally Stabbed Inside Home Office Ghaziabad, Condition Critical
Ex-Muslim YouTuber Brutally Stabbed Inside Home Office Ghaziabad, Condition Critical
IYC Chief Uday Bhanu Chib Gets Bail In AI Summit Protest, Court Rejects 7-Day Police Remand Plea
IYC Chief Uday Bhanu Chib Gets Bail In AI Summit Protest, Court Rejects 7-Day Police Remand Plea
'Sofa & Fan Were Shaking’: Panic In Kolkata As 5.4-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts City
'Sofa & Fan Were Shaking’: Panic In Kolkata As 5.4-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts City

Videos

Ideas of india 2026: Pankaj Tripathi Brings Heartland Stories to Ideas of India 2026
Ideas of india 2026: Sumanta Datta Delivers Closing Vision at Ideas of India 2026
Ideas of india 2026: Jawed Ashraf on Navigating the New Tradewinds of Global Volatility
Ideas of India 2026: Is Multilateralism Over? Shashi Tharoor on a Fractured World
Ideas of india 2026: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Achievements at Ideas of India 2026

Photo Gallery

25°C
New Delhi
Rain: 100mm
Humidity: 97%
Wind: WNW 47km/h
See Today's Weather
powered by
Accu Weather
Embed widget