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Mumbai, August 19, 2025 — The city woke up to chaos as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a Red Alert for extremely heavy rainfall, triggering widespread waterlogging, train suspensions, flight delays, and school closures across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
🛑 IMD Red Alert & Weather Forecast
- Rainfall recorded: Over 238 mm in Santacruz, 255 mm in Vikhroli within 24 hours
- Forecast: “Heavy to very heavy rainfall with isolated extremely heavy showers” till August 21
- Wind speeds: Gusts up to 55 km/h expected
- High tide today:
- 9:17 AM – 3.75 meters
- 8:36 PM – 3.14 meters
🚆 Mumbai Local Train Disruption
- Harbour Line: Services suspended between CSMT and Kurla due to waterlogging
- Central Line: Delays of 30–45 minutes; tracks submerged near Sion and Dadar
- Western Railway: Trains running with 10–15 minute delays; earlier suspension between Virar and Vasai now lifted
✈️ Mumbai Airport Flight Status
- Over 250 flights affected:
- 8 diversions, 11 go-arounds reported
- IndiGo, Akasa, SpiceJet issued advisories urging passengers to check flight status and arrive early
- Average delay: 30–45 minutes for arrivals and departures
🏫 School & Office Closures
- BMC declares holiday for all schools, colleges, and government offices
- Private firms advised to implement work-from-home
- Mumbai University exams postponed to August 23
📍 Waterlogged Hotspots
- Andheri Subway, Hindmata, King’s Circle, Chembur, Gandhi Market, Jogeshwari, and Kalwa submerged
- Traffic halted on major roads; BEST buses rerouted
🆘 Emergency Advisory
- Citizens urged to:
- Avoid non-essential travel
- Monitor updates via IMD, BMC, and Mumbai Police
- Use helpline 1916 for emergencies
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