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🌧️ Mumbai Braces for Severe Rainfall: IMD Issues Red Alert, Schools Shut, Travel Disruptions Likely
Mumbai, August 20, 2025 – The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Mumbai and surrounding areas, warning of very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours.
🚨 Key Updates
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Schools & Colleges Closed: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) announced a holiday for all schools and junior colleges in Mumbai today as a precautionary measure.
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Transport Impact:
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Local trains on Western and Central lines are running with delays due to waterlogging on tracks at low-lying stations.
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Mumbai airport has reported delays, with several flights diverted due to low visibility and crosswinds. Passengers are advised to check flight status before heading to the airport.
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Road Traffic: Multiple areas including Sion, Dadar, Kurla, Andheri, and Chembur are experiencing heavy waterlogging, leading to traffic snarls. BMC has deployed pumping machines to clear inundated stretches.
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High Tide Alert: The city is expecting a high tide of 4.4 metres around 2:30 PM, raising concerns about further flooding in coastal belts.
🌦️ Weather Forecast
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IMD predicts 200–250 mm of rainfall in Mumbai and adjoining districts like Thane, Palghar, and Raigad.
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Pune has also been placed under a red alert, with warnings of localized flooding and landslides in ghat areas.
🛑 Advisory for Citizens
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Avoid unnecessary travel and stay indoors unless essential.
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Do not venture near sea coasts or flooded nullahs.
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Parents are advised not to send children for private tuitions or extracurricular activities today.
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Western Railways and Central Railways have set up helplines for real-time updates.
📌 Looking Ahead
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Rainfall intensity is expected to remain high till tomorrow (August 21, 2025), after which IMD forecasts a gradual reduction.
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Decision on tomorrow’s school holiday will be taken late tonight after reassessment of weather conditions.
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