Mumbai was battered by intense rainfall on Monday afternoon, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue an orange alert for the city and neighbouring Palghar, while a red alert — indicating extremely heavy rainfall — was sounded for Thane and Ratnagiri for the next three hours.
The downpour, which has persisted steadily for over two hours, disrupted normal life across Mumbai and its suburbs. Waterlogging was reported in several areas, while commuters faced snarled traffic and delayed public transport.
#WATCH | Maharashtra | Heavy rain lashes parts of Navi Mumbai leads to waterlogging in railway premises
Visuals from Turbhe Railway Station pic.twitter.com/ETC9aGCcdS
— ANI (@ANI) June 16, 2025
In Navi Mumbai, part of the road at the Vashi Plaza Commercial Complex caved in due to the relentless rain, raising safety concerns for businesses and pedestrians in the area. Emergency services have been deployed to assess the situation and prevent further damage.
#WATCH | Maharashtra: Part of the road caves in at Vashi Plaza Commercial Complex in Navi Mumbai during heavy rains. pic.twitter.com/FFTJBDhzw7
— ANI (@ANI) June 16, 2025
The IMD has predicted overcast skies with heavy rainfall expected in isolated parts of the city and suburbs over the next 24 hours. With the monsoon gaining momentum, civic authorities are on alert for potential flooding and infrastructure challenges.
Air India, anticipating disruptions, issued a travel advisory for passengers flying in and out of Mumbai. The airline has cautioned that the weather conditions may impact flight operations and urged passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport.
#TravelAdvisory
Heavy rainfall may impact flight operations to and from Mumbai.Please check your flight status: https://t.co/5vemTRNKgu and allow extra travel time.
— Air India (@airindia) June 16, 2025
