Mumbai, August 19, 2025 : woke up to yet another chaotic morning as relentless overnight rain turned large parts of the city into waterlogged zones. With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall, daily life has almost come to a standstill. Trains are crawling, flights are delayed, schools and colleges are shut, and office-goers have been told to work from home.
A City Soaked and Stuck
Between 40 mm and 65 mm of rain fell in just an hour across several parts of Mumbai on Tuesday morning, leaving streets waterlogged and traffic severely hit. Vikhroli topped the chart with a whopping 194.5 mm of rainfall in 21 hours.
Other areas weren’t spared either:
- Santacruz: 185 mm
- Juhu: 173.5 mm
- Byculla: 167 mm
- Bandra: 157 mm
- Colaba & Mahalaxmi: Lower, but still enough to cause trouble at 79.8 mm and 71.9 mm
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Schools, Offices, and Trains Hit
The BMC (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation) officially declared a holiday for schools, colleges, and all government offices today. Private offices have been urged to let employees work from home, except for essential and emergency services staff.
Local train lines — the real lifeline of Mumbai — are running but with delays. BEST buses were rerouted in several areas due to flooded roads. For lakhs of commuters, this morning has been all about endless waiting and crowded platforms.
Airlines Warn Travelers
It’s not just the roads and rails. Air travel too has taken a hit. Major airlines including IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air have issued advisories, cautioning passengers about delays due to heavy rain and slow traffic leading to the airport.
- IndiGo flagged “operational challenges” in departures and arrivals.
- SpiceJet warned that “all arrivals/departures may get affected.”
- Akasa asked passengers to leave early for the airport due to waterlogging and congestion.
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What’s Next for Mumbai?
The IMD has warned of gusty winds up to 65 kmph, alongside heavy to very heavy showers in the coming hours. The civic body is on high alert, with rescue teams kept ready in vulnerable areas. Residents are being asked to stay indoors unless absolutely necessary.
With almost every monsoon comes the same grim picture — waterlogged roads, train delays, and flight disruptions. But today’s intensity has reminded Mumbai once again of how fragile its systems can be when nature goes all out.
