Mumbai: The financial capital woke up to a soaked and sluggish start on Friday as unrelenting rain lashed several parts of the city, disrupting daily routines and prompting an orange alert from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Neighbouring areas, including Navi Mumbai and Thane, were also brought under the same advisory, as the weather office warned of continued heavy downpours through the day.
Key locations across the city, such as CSMT, Byculla, Kurla, and Mulund, witnessed intense early-morning showers, followed by persistent drizzles that extended well into the afternoon. The rain led to slippery roads, reduced visibility and delays across various modes of transport.
Mumbai Police also issued a public advisory, urging citizens to stay indoors unless absolutely necessary, avoid coastal areas, and drive cautiously due to the risk of waterlogging and reduced visibility.
Due to heavy rainfall in Mumbai and nearby districts, citizens are advised to stay indoors unless absolutely necessary, avoid coastal areas, and drive cautiously.
Our officials and staff are on high alert and ready to assist Mumbaikars. In case of any emergency, please dial 100…
— मुंबई पोलीस – Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) July 25, 2025
Orange alert in Mumbai; Palghar under yellow alert
The IMD’s orange alert, which falls under the ‘be prepared’ category of its three-tier warning system, indicated the likelihood of intense rainfall capable of disrupting daily life. Meanwhile, Palghar district was placed under a yellow alert, a cautionary signal for moderate rain with advisories still in place for residents to remain vigilant.
However, more severe warnings were issued further afield. A red alert, was sounded in Raigad and Ratnagiri, where exceptionally heavy rainfall has been forecast in isolated areas. Similarly, parts of the Western Ghats including Satara and Pune were brought under red alert, raising the risk of landslides and traffic disruptions in hilly terrains.
IMD’s weekly forecast for Mumbai
| Date | Min Temp | Max Temp | Weather Forecast | Warnings |
| 25-Jul | 23 | 30 | Generally cloudy sky with Heavy rain | Heavy Rainfall |
| 26-Jul | 24 | 30 | Generally cloudy sky with Heavy rain | Heavy Rainfall |
| 27-Jul | 24 | 31 | Generally cloudy sky with moderate rain | No warning |
| 28-Jul | 25 | 32 | Generally cloudy sky with moderate rain | No warning |
| 29-Jul | 25 | 32 | Rain | No warning |
| 30-Jul | 25 | 31 | Rain | No warning |
High-tide warning in Mumbai
Concerns were further heightened by the forecast of a tidal surge expected to reach nearly 4.5 metres in the afternoon. When combined with the ongoing rainfall, the high tide threatens to aggravate waterlogging, particularly in low-lying zones prone to chronic flooding. The municipal corporation has ramped up monitoring at vulnerable locations and activated emergency response teams to manage the situation.
The city’s temperature offered slight relief, with the maximum expected to stay around 30 degrees Celsius and the minimum dipping to 23 degrees Celsius. Coastal winds, blowing at speeds of 20 to 30 kmph, were expected to pick up intermittently, bringing gusts of rain-laden wind through the day.