Mumbai rain latest updates: Heavy rainfall alert in Maharashtra till…, Flash flood risk in…

In Marathwada, there is a possibility of heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places. Lightning, thunder, and strong winds (40-50km/h) are also likely.

A day after rains battered parts of Mumbai, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast the possibility of heavy to very heavy showers with occasional gusty winds in the city and suburbs on Sunday, civic officials were quoted as saying by the news agency PTI.

After heavy overnight downpour, the rain intensity decreased on Sunday morning, with light showers and occasional heavy spells and no major waterlogging was reported, they said. The local trains were running a little late on the Central Railway route, but the authorities did not specify any reason for the delay. The IMD has issued an ‘orange’ alert, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places on Sunday in Mumbai and neighbouring Thane, Raigad and Palghar districts. The occasional gust of the winds could be 40-50 kmph per hour and may reach to 60 kmph, it said.

According to the information received from the Regional Meteorological Centre, Mumbai, the State Emergency Operations Centre has notified that there is a likelihood of heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds across the state during August 16 to August 21, 2025, reported ANI.

#WATCH | Maharashtra: Morning visuals from Marine Drive as rain lashes various parts of Mumbai. pic.twitter.com/P6rlzSlvvI

— ANI (@ANI) August 17, 2025

Some areas in the Konkan and the ghats of Central Maharashtra may witness heavy to extremely heavy rainfall. In Marathwada, there is a possibility of heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places. Lightning, thunder, and strong winds (40-50km/h) are also likely.

#WATCH | Maharashtra: Water level of Mithi River rises in Mumbai following incessant rainfall in the region. pic.twitter.com/MhqRwcYO13

— ANI (@ANI) August 17, 2025

Between August 16 and 20, the sea is expected to be rough, with wind speeds of 50-60km/h on the Konkan Coast. Fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea during this period, the weather department said. Moreover, the citizens are being sent alerts via the Sachhet app to stay vigilant against any disaster.

In view of the situation, both the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) have been instructed to remain on standby for emergencies. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a flash flood warning for Sunday in Maharashtra’s Konkan region, including Mumbai.

“24 hours Outlook for the Flash Flood Risk (FFR) till 1130 IST of 17-08-2025 : Moderate to High flash flood risk likely over few watersheds & neighbourhoods of following Met Sub-divisions during next 24 hours. Konkan & Goa – North Goa, South Goa, Mumbai City, Palghar, Raigarh, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg and Suburban Mumbai districts. Surface runoff/ Inundation may occur at some fully saturated soils & low-lying areas over Area of Concern as shown in map due to expected rainfall occurrence in next 24 hours,” reads the press release.

(With Inputs From Agencies)