As of August 20, 2025, Mumbai continues to grapple with severe monsoon conditions. The city has been under a red alert since August 19, with the India Meteorological Department forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall through August 21.

Heavy rains in India's financial capital Mumbai have disrupted the lives of millions of people, submerging roads and leading to flight and train cancellations. Many parts of the city remain inundated in waist-deep water, with videos showing residents swimming through waterlogged roads as garbage gushed out from clogged sewers.

Heavy rain in Mumbai led to Mithi River swelling close to danger levels. The IMD has issued a red alert and University of Mumbai postponed Wednesday's exams.

After days of heavy rains, Mumbai saw respite on Wednesday, with IMD predicting normal rainfall for Thursday. Schools, colleges, offices, banks, shops, and local trains are functioning as usual, as the city gradually returns to normalcy.

The impact has been felt beyond the highway. Internal roads in Santacruz, Khar, Andheri and suburbs like Malad and Goregaon reported severe waterlogging, forcing residents to wade through knee-deep water. Local trains, Mumbai’s lifeline, also faced intermittent delays due to flooding on tracks, compounding commuter woes.

India Meteorological Department has issued a 'red alert' for the Konkan region, including Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Palghar districts, warning of extremely heavy rainfall

Rainfall intensity is expected to ease from Thursday, with the current orange alert remaining in place today. Gradual reduction in showers forecasted.

According to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, the combined stock in the seven reservoirs that provide water to the city now stands at 95.13 pc