Mumbai Rain Alert 2025: Mumbai rain update 20 August 2025: City stalled due to heavy rains. Trains, flights, school affected, 6 deaths. IMD Red-Orange Alert, NDRF rescued 300 people. Mumbai is struggling with waterlogging, transport chaos and rising risk.
Mumbai flood update today: Monsoon rains in Mumbai and its surrounding districts have completely disturbed life. Keywords like Mumbai rain alert, Mumbai flights delays, Mumbai local train disrupted, and Mumbai school bandh are telling the reality of today. IMD has issued an orange alert for Mumbai and red alert for Thane and Raigad. By August 20, 2025, 10 latest updates on Mumbai and its surroundings are the latest updates as follows-
IMD released Orange Alert for Mumbai
IMD continues an orange alert for Mumbai, warning of more heavy rain today. Red alert continues for neighboring districts including Thane and Raigad.
How much it rained in Mumbai?
In the last 24 hours, many areas of Mumbai received record -breaking rains.
- Vikhroli-223.5 mm
- Santa Cruz-206.6 mm
- Bhaiyakhala-184 mm
- On an average, more than 150 mm of rain gave the city to the city. Many areas such as Sion, Kurla and LBS Roads have been completely submerged.
Mumbai’s lifeline local trains closed
Mumbai’s biggest identity-Lokal trains have been affected by rain. The operation of trains has been disrupted due to flooding of harbor, western and central lines. Many trains were delayed by hours and some had to be partially canceled. The question is that if the situation remains like this, will the entire local service come to a standstill.
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Is air travel safe?
Rain has had the biggest impact at Mumbai airport. More than a dozen flights were delayed or diverted due to low visibility and strong winds. Passengers have been advised to check the status from the airline before the journey.
Did monorail services also affect?
Yes, two monorail trains suddenly stopped in the middle due to the power failure. More than 750 passengers were trapped, which was taken out by the rescue team safely.
Will schools and colleges be open?
The administration has ordered the closure of school-colleges in Thane, Panvel, Palghar and Navi Mumbai. The schools in Mumbai can also be decided soon. There is restlessness among students and parents-will the holidays increase further?
NDRF and rescue teams deployed
Teams of NDRF and SDRF have started relief work in many places. Flood -like conditions were created in Mukhed taluka in Nanded district, from where more than 300 people were rescued.
How many deaths and how many injured?
In the last 24 hours, 6 deaths have been confirmed in Maharashtra, one of which took place in Mumbai. Many people are said to be injured and missing. Everyone is asking the same question-will this number increase further?
Has the administration released any guideline?
Yes, the administration has appealed to the citizens to avoid unnecessary travel. Vehicle drivers have been asked to beware of slippery roads, strong winds (up to 41 km/h) and low visibility. Those who exit have been advised to wear waterproof shoes and umbrellas. These live updates reflect the continuous impact on life, infrastructure and security of heavy monsoon rains in Mumbai and its surrounding districts. Keep an eye on official advice for further information.
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