Mumbai Rains : Record Rainfall, Red Alert Issued Today
Mumbai sees record-breaking May rains as monsoon arrives early. IMD issues red alert, flight/train delays and floods hit the city. Full update inside.
kowshik Reddy
Mumbai, India’s financial capital, faced an intense weather emergency today, May 26, 2025, as the southwest monsoon arrived 16 days early, marking the earliest onset in 75 years. Torrential downpours triggered flash flooding, disrupted transport, and shattered over a century-old rainfall record.
Rainfall Records Broken
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed that Colaba received 295 mm of rain, the highest ever recorded in May, breaking a 107-year-old record. Nearby Nariman Point saw 104 mm rainfall in one hour, indicating a possible cloudburst. Other areas like Bandra, Juhu, and Santacruz received over 50 mm each, submerging low-lying zones.
Red Alert Issued
The IMD upgraded Mumbai’s status to a “Red Alert”, warning of extremely heavy rainfall and advising citizens to avoid non-essential travel.
Flooded streets in Dadar, Sion, Parel, and Kurla halted traffic, while hospitals like KEM and Tata Memorial reported water entering around floors, hampering emergency care.
Flight, Train & Metro Disruptions
Mumbai’s air and rail networks faced major disruptions:
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Over 250 flights were delayed or canceled, causing chaos at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Airport.
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Local train services on Central and Western lines were hit by waterlogging.
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Metro Line 3 halted operations beyond Worli Station due to technical failures.
Government Response
Deputy CM Eknath Shinde assured citizens that emergency teams from the BMC, Army, Navy, and NDRF are actively responding. Relief efforts are focused on clearing drains and assisting stranded commuters.
High tide alerts of 4.75 m at 11:24 AM and 4.17 m at 11:09 PM raised concerns of worsening flooding in coastal belts.
Live Ground Reports
Watch this video coverage showing real-time footage of waterlogged roads, rescue operations, and residents navigating the deluge.
Final Word
This sudden weather shift highlights growing concerns around climate unpredictability. Citizens are urged to stay indoors, follow alerts, and avoid flood-prone areas.
Stay safe, Mumbai. Let’s weather this together.
