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General Heavy overnight rain battered Mumbai on Saturday, causing severe waterlogging across the city and suburbs. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Mumbai and Raigad, while two people lost their lives in a landslide in Vikhroli.
Severe waterlogging was reported across Mumbai on Saturday morning as heavy rainfall continued to lash the city overnight. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Mumbai and Raigad district amid an active monsoon phase.
Railway tracks at Dadar and Bandra were inundated after incessant showers since Friday night. Visuals also showed flooding in Navi Mumbai and adjoining areas, with people in Vashi wading through knee-deep water. Popular spots such as Kings Circle and Gandhi Market were submerged, while water entered the Andheri and Milan Subways, disrupting movement. People were even seen dragging vehicles through waterlogged streets near the SCLR Bridge.
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Satellite Animation showing clouds over Maharashtra and Gujarat and adjoining regions of the country. @moesgoi @ndmaindia @airnewsalerts @DDNewslive pic.twitter.com/pavU46KfXy
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) August 16, 2025
Between 1 am and 4 am, intense rainfall pounded both western and eastern suburbs. Marol Fire Station recorded the highest rainfall at 207 mm, followed by 202 mm at Nariyalwadi School in Santacruz. In the east, Vikhroli and Ghatkopar were hit hard, with Tagore Nagar Municipal School reporting 196 mm and the nearby Building Proposal Office logging 195 mm of rain.
— ANI (@ANI) August 16, 2025
Tragedy struck in the early hours when a landslide hit a hut in Vikhroli’s Jankalyan Society around 2:39 am. Two people were killed and two others injured in the incident.
Extreme Mumbai Weather Alert: Very heavy rain likely to continue over parts of West Maharashtra and Mumbai during next 72-96 hours. Remain Watchful.
Video Next 4 Days 3H rainfall forecast by ECMWF model from windy. pic.twitter.com/3h3bF9wHHL
— 🔴All India Weather (@allindiaweather) August 16, 2025
The IMD has issued an Orange Alert for Thane and Raigad and a Yellow Alert for Palghar until August 19, warning of moderate to heavy rain.
Mumbai is experiencing heavy rainfall with an Orange Alert in effect. Water-logging and reduced visibility have been reported in several areas.
Mumbaikars are advised to avoid non-essential travel and to exercise caution while venturing out.
Police have been instructed to be on…
— मुंबई पोलीस – Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) August 15, 2025
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Meanwhile, Mumbai Police issued a travel advisory asking residents to avoid stepping out unless necessary. “Mumbai is experiencing heavy rainfall with an Orange Alert in effect. Waterlogging and reduced visibility have been reported in several areas. Mumbaikars are advised to avoid non-essential travel and to exercise caution while venturing out,” the advisory read on X.