Mumbai and its surrounding regions are reeling from relentless heavy rainfall, causing widespread flooding and claiming at least 12 lives across Maharashtra, as reported by Disaster Management Minister Girish Mahajan. In the severely hit Nanded district, nine fatalities have been recorded due to the deluge. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad, forecasting extremely heavy rainfall through Tuesday, August 19, 2025, exacerbating the crisis.
In Mumbai, the Mithi River has breached its danger mark, prompting the evacuation of residents from the Krantinagar area in Kurla to safer locations. Severe waterlogging has inundated low-lying areas like Sion’s Gandhi Market, Vikhroli, and Andheri Subway, disrupting traffic and daily life. The IMD reported that Vikhroli recorded 255.5 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours ending Tuesday morning, while Santacruz and Byculla logged 238.2 mm and 241 mm, respectively. The intense downpour, coupled with high tides, has led to significant delays in local train services, with Central Railway suspending operations between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Thane, as well as on the Harbour Line between Kurla and CSMT.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has declared a holiday for all schools and colleges in Mumbai on August 19, prioritizing student safety. Government and semi-government offices, except those providing essential services, have also been closed, with private establishments urged to allow employees to work from home. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis noted that Mumbai received 177 mm of rain in just six to eight hours on Monday, urging residents to stay indoors unless absolutely necessary. He highlighted that 15 districts across Maharashtra remain under red or orange alerts until August 21.
In response to the crisis, the Indian Army and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed for rescue and relief operations, particularly in Nanded, where flooding has stranded residents. Authorities continue to monitor the situation as the city braces for more rain and potential disruptions.
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