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

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.