Mumbai Rains Live Updates: IMD Predicts More Showers, Schools Shut in Parts, Travel Disruptions Continue
Mumbai rains live updates, August 20: IMD issues orange alert for city, red alert for Pune, Thane & Raigad. Monorail mishap, train cancellations, flight delays, and schools shut in parts of Maharashtra.
Mumbai rains bring waterlogging, school closures, train delays, and an orange alert; IMD forecasts more showers today.
Mumbai is still dealing with waterlogging, travel delays, and disruptions following 48 hours of nonstop rain. With moderate showers predicted for today, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Pune, Thane, and Raigad, while keeping Mumbai under an orange alert.
Maharashtra IMD Weather Alert
- Red Alert: Raigad, Thane, and Pune
- Mumbai is under an orange alert. (Modest rainfall is anticipated.)
- Rainfall Over 1000 mm has been recorded in Mumbai over the last two days.
In light of additional waterlogging and flood-like conditions, the IMD has advised residents to remain indoors unless absolutely necessary.
Updates from Schools and Colleges
- The BMC has not yet provided an official statement regarding today's school closures in Mumbai.
- The BMC has refuted bogus circulars that are making the rounds on the internet regarding closures.
- As a precaution, Lonavala schools are still closed.
- Because of the rain, Mumbai University moved their August 19 exam to August 23.
- Disruptions in Transportation and Travel
Chembur Monorail Accident
A power outage left a Mumbai monorail with more than 200 passengers stuck between two stations for almost three hours. All passengers were safely evacuated thanks to rescue efforts by the MMRDA, fire department, and municipal teams.
Local Flights & Trains
By Tuesday evening, local train service had returned to the Central line, while the Harbour line had done the same early on Wednesday.
Churchgate–Borivali, Virar–Dadar, and Nalla Sopara–Andheri were among the Western line services that were cancelled.
Due to traffic at the Mumbai airport and waterlogged roads, airlines such as IndiGo, Akasa Air, and Air India have issued travel advisories, warning of delays.
Rain Impact in Maharashtra
Floods were caused by the Nanded Cloudburst on August 18; 300 people were rescued by SDRF, and five people went missing.
At least ten fatalities, including six on Tuesday alone, have been reported in Maharashtra in the past 48 hours.
Pune Update: Following intense rain and water release from Khadakwasla Dam, flooding has been reported close to Morya Gosavi Temple.
What Will Happen in Mumbai Next?
IMD cautions that sporadic heavy spells could still cause disruptions even as Mumbai goes from a red to an orange alert. Residents are urged to abide by airline and BMC advisories and refrain from needless travel.
