Mumbai Rains: City Wakes To Dark Skies As IMD Issues Red Alert, Waterlogging & Traffic Raise Chaos In Suburbs; Check Out Visuals

Mumbai: The city woke up to dramatic scenes on Monday as severe rains triggered widespread waterlogging, transport disruptions and a red alert issued by the IMD across the city. Streets turned to rivers, commuters struggled, and parts of the infrastructure showed signs of strain.

Belapur right now, local trains are running 10 min late, Mumbai rains are back. #MumbaiRain #mumbairains #Mumbai #MumbaiLocal pic.twitter.com/nbalOQlZgp

— Ojas (@BalsotraOjas) September 15, 2025

An IMD red alert remains active for the next three hours, warning of intense to very intense rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds between 30‑40 kmph. Alongside, the BMC has urged citizens to stay vigilant and made its emergency control room number 1916 available for assistance.

🔴 The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a Red Alert Warning for Mumbai Metropolitan Region for next 3 hours.

🌧️ Intense to very Intense spells of rain & thunderstorm accompanied by lightning with gusty winds reaching 30-40 kmph very likely.

☎️ Please dial…

— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) September 15, 2025

In South Mumbai, Byculla, Kings Circle, Mahalaxmi and Peddar Road saw early morning flooding. Kurla railway tracks were submerged, slowing down local train services. Vehicular traffic was snarled as water accumulated to knee‑deep levels in many areas.

#Watch |🌧️ मुंबईत पावसाचा जोर कायम!

मुसळधार पावसामुळे शहरातील अनेक भागांत पाणी साचले 💦#MumbaiRains #WeatherUpdate pic.twitter.com/L4PaywH7US

— DD Sahyadri News | सह्याद्री बातम्या (@ddsahyadrinews) September 15, 2025

@mybmcwardKW @CMOMaharashtra Andheri subway closed. Pump without connections for show pic.twitter.com/rBo7FTeTwz

— VK Andheri (@VKAndheri) September 15, 2025

One of the hardest hit was the Andheri Subway, which was shut after about one to one‑and‑a‑half feet of water accumulated. Traffic was diverted via Gokhale Bridge. Eastern Express Highway also saw severe slowdowns around Sion and Kings Circle.

This was the rain last night in #Mumbai.

And I saw @MumbaiPolice in multiple locations still working while getting drenched.

There were @mybmc workers cleaning the roads as well.

In rains that would make a lot of people skip work.

Hats off to these folks 🙏 pic.twitter.com/WFAijFo8wB

— Arpit Sharma (@thearpitsharma) September 15, 2025

#WATCH | Maharashtra: Mumbai city receives rainfall this morning. Visuals around CSMT (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus).

IMD has issued a Red Alert for Mumbai, Thane and Raigad for 3 hours. Intense to very intense spells of rain and thunderstorm accompanied with lightning… pic.twitter.com/Bos5Y37JCb

— ANI (@ANI) September 15, 2025

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To add to the chaos, a monorail train got stuck near Wadala due to a technical glitch amid the downpour. All 17 passengers onboard were safely rescued by fire brigade officials. This marks the second such incident in about a month.

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Curry Road - Delisle Road Bridge Choked

TOTAL CHAOS in MUMBAI !! pic.twitter.com/ebp0pLRLn6

— Yatin Mota (@yatinmota) September 15, 2025

Belapur right now, local trains are running 10 min late, Mumbai rains are back. #MumbaiRain #mumbairains #Mumbai #MumbaiLocal pic.twitter.com/nbalOQlZgp

— Ojas (@BalsotraOjas) September 15, 2025

Local trains on Central and Harbour lines reported delays of 10‑15 minutes; Harbour line services saw cancellations early in the morning. As the rain persists, authorities have appealed to people to avoid unnecessary travel, stay away from waterlogged areas, and follow updates from IMD, BMC, and traffic departments.