Mumbai woke up drenched on Monday as heavy rainfall battered large parts of the city, triggering waterlogging, traffic snarls, and public transport delays. The overnight showers intensified during the early morning hours, flooding areas such as Marine Drive, CST, Andheri, and Kurla. The downpour brought traffic to a crawl, with Andheri subway shut to vehicular movement due to excessive water accumulation.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) initially issued a yellow alert for the city, cautioning residents of moderate to heavy rain. However, with the rain showing no signs of easing, the advisory was quickly upgraded to an orange alert, warning of continuing intense rainfall accompanied by lightning, thunder, and winds gusting at 30–40 km/h.
Visuals from across the city painted a familiar monsoon picture—partially submerged roads, long queues of stranded vehicles, and commuters seeking refuge beneath building ledges and flyovers. South Mumbai and western suburbs bore the brunt, while central areas like Kurla and Chembur also reported significant waterlogging.
Rail commuters faced major inconvenience as local trains on the Harbour Line ran behind schedule by nearly half an hour. Slow-moving traffic was reported on major routes to the airport and key business districts. Several BEST buses were delayed or rerouted, and ride-hailing fares surged due to low availability and poor road conditions.
IndiGo Airlines issued a travel advisory in response to the weather, asking passengers to leave early for the airport. "Rain has heavily impacted city roads. Please check flight status before departure and allow extra travel time," the airline said in its statement, assuring passengers that operational teams are working to minimize disruptions.
The IMD forecast suggests that the rains are far from over. Mild temperatures between 25°C and 31°C will persist through the week, along with consistent humidity. On Tuesday, Mumbai can expect more moderate rain and overcast skies, with occasional thunderstorms likely.
By midweek, the situation could intensify further. Wednesday brings another yellow alert with a forecast of heavier showers. Cloudy skies and intermittent rainfall will likely continue into Thursday. Although Friday might see a brief reprieve with light to moderate rain, the city is expected to remain largely wet, humid, and overcast through the weekend.
Authorities have urged citizens to stay indoors unless necessary and remain alert to updates from official sources. Emergency teams have been deployed to monitor water levels and respond to any flood-related incidents, though no major damage or casualties have been reported so far.
