Mumbai rains HIGHLIGHTS: Civic body declares holiday for all schools on August 19

Mumbai weather forecast HIGHLIGHTS: Mumbai civic body declares holiday for all schools and colleges; appeals to people to step out only if necessary. Catch all the news developments here

7:04 PM

Mumbai's civic body declares holiday for all schools on August 19

Mumbai's civic body declares holiday for all schools in metropolis on August 19 amid heavy rain forecast, says Officials

6:12 PM

Mumbai got 177mm rain in 6-8 hour period, says CM Devendra Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said Mumbai received 177 millimetres of rain in just six to eight hours on Monday and asked citizens to take precautions since more showers are expected along with high tides.

 

As per a statement issued by the chief minister's office, seven people have died in rain-related incidents across the state in the last two days.

 

5:20 PM

School children stranded inside buses near King's Circle

School children can be seen stranded inside buses near King's Circle, Gandhi Market, before being rescued by Mumbai Police personnel in a video posted on X.

 

4:54 PM

Chembur records highest rainfall in Mumbai, followed by Dadar, Worli

Chembur received the heaviest showers in Mumbai, with 177.2 mm of rain recorded at the Chembur Fire Station. Dadar’s SWD workshop registered the second-highest rainfall at 173.4 mm, while Worli Fire Station stood third with 170.2 mm of precipitation.

4:46 PM

At least 15 districts in Maharashtra under red or orange alerts, says CM Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that at least 15 districts in the state are under red or orange alert for the next two days. He further noted that the Amba, Jagbudi, and several other rivers in the Konkan region have crossed their warning levels.

4:39 PM

Election Commission did not provide clarity on Opposition's concerns, says RJD leader Manoj Jha

“You would have never seen the entire Opposition holding a press conference against the Election Commission. During yesterday’s briefing, the Election Commission did not clarify our concerns. The press conference was deliberately held on Sunday to divert attention from Rahul ji and Tejashwi ji’s yatra in Sasaram, Bihar,” RJD leader Manoj Jha stated.

4:26 PM

Education ministry introduces IIM (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan  introduced the Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha to include a new IIM in Assam’s Guwahati in the schedule of institutes of national importance (INI).

4:07 PM

Heavy traffic jams bring Dadar, King’s Circle flyovers to a halt

A massive traffic jam brought vehicles to a standstill on the Dadar and King’s Circle flyovers on Monday, leaving cars stranded and commuters stuck for hours. The congestion, triggered by waterlogging and rainfall across the city, caused long queues of vehicles stretching several kilometres.

4:03 PM

Mumbai rainfall update: Waterlogging on Harbour line disrupts train services

Waterlogging and submerged tracks at Mankhurd, Govandi, Kurla and Tilak Nagar led to delays in train services on the Harbour line, the Central Railway said.

3:43 PM

Heavy rains batter Nanded: Five missing, several stranded, says CM Fadnavis

Five people are missing and many others stranded following heavy rainfall in Mukhed taluka of Maharashtra’s Nanded district, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Monday. He stated that the water level of the Lendi dam, an inter-state irrigation project between Maharashtra and Telangana situated in the taluka over 600 kilometres away, had risen sharply.

3:13 PM

Mumbai flights hit as weather disrupts air traffic

Air traffic in Mumbai was affected as nine flights were forced to perform 'go-arounds' before landing, while one flight was diverted to Surat till noon, airport authorities said. Akasa Air and IndiGo issued advisories urging passengers to plan extra travel time due to heavy traffic congestion on routes to the airport.

3:08 PM

Heavy rains disrupt life in southern Odisha, low-lying areas flooded

Normal life was hit in southern Odisha on Monday as rain triggered by a low-pressure system lashed Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, Gajapati and Koraput districts, officials said. Continuous rainfall over the past two days led to flooding in several low-lying areas of Malkangiri district. Water was reported to be flowing four feet above the Pottaru, Kangurkonda and Kalimela Kanyashram bridges, officials added.

2:52 PM

Maharashtra govt calls for coordinated rescue efforts

With the IMD forecasting heavy to very heavy showers in parts of the state, the Maharashtra government has asked all local bodies and disaster management units to stay in touch and activate emergency protocols wherever necessary. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday reviewed the situation after heavy rains in Mumbai and other parts of the state and directed the administration to remain on high alert and prioritise rescue and relief operations.

2:15 PM

Lok Sabha takes up discussion on astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's sojourn to ISS

Astronaut Shukla's space travel and safe return not just a successful mission, but a moment of pride for entire nation, says Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. 

1:53 PM

Minor delays on Central, Harbour lines; Western line services smooth

Central Railway reported delays of 8–10 minutes on the Harbour line and 5–7 minutes on the Central line, while Western Railway said services on the Western line were operating without disruption.

1:20 PM

Mumbai rains: Over 200 stranded after heavy rains in Nanded; Army called in for rescue efforts

More than 200 people were stranded in different villages amid heavy rains in Maharashtra's Nanded district, prompting authorities to deploy the Indian Army for rescue and relief efforts.

12:36 PM

IMD issues red alert for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Mumbai along with neighbouring Thane and Raigad, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall at several places and extremely heavy showers at isolated spots on Monday and Tuesday. A red alert was also issued for Ratnagiri on Monday, while Sindhudurg was placed under an orange alert for both Monday and Tuesday.

12:12 PM

Mumbai rains: Local trains delayed, BEST buses continue running without route diversions

Local trains, regarded as the city’s lifeline, were running behind schedule by 15 to 20 minutes, news agency PTI said. However, officials stated that bus services of the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking continued without any route diversions.

12:04 PM

Low-lying areas flooded in Mumbai; IMD issues red alert

Mumbai witnessed heavy rainfall for the third straight day on Monday, prompting the IMD to issue a 'red alert' for the city and nearby districts, officials said.

11:55 AM

Heavy rains trigger school holiday, traffic snarls in Mumbai

Severe traffic congestion was reported on the Western Expressway in Vile Parle, a key link between Mumbai’s business hub and its suburbs. Following the heavy downpour, the BMC announced a holiday for all schools.

11:46 AM

Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned

The Lok Sabha was adjourned until 12 noon following protests by opposition members demanding a debate on the voter roll revision in Bihar and other matters. The Rajya Sabha was adjourned until 2 pm amid uproar by the opposition.

11:39 AM

Mumbai to see heavy rain in next 3-4 hours; traffic affected

With no let-up in rainfall, the India Meteorological Department on Monday issued an orange alert for Mumbai and a red alert for several coastal districts of Maharashtra, including Raigad, Ratnagiri, Satara, Kolhapur and Pune.

11:28 AM

SIR is 'new weapon' of 'vote chori', will protect 'one person, one vote': Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls is a "new weapon" of "vote chori" and vowed to protect the 'one person, one vote' principle. He made the remarks in a post on his WhatsApp channel while talking about his meeting with a group of people who had cast their vote in the previous Lok Sabha election but their name had been deleted in the SIR exercise in Bihar.