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IN PHOTOS: Mumbai braces for extreme rain as IMD issues red alert

Updated On: 28 September, 2025 12:18 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Pedestrians and commuters were seen wading through waterlogged streets on Sunday at MG Road in Fort, near Azad Maidan, as Mumbai was hit by heavy rainfall.  (PICS/ ATUL KAMBLE/ NIMESH DAVE)

Pedestrians and commuters were seen wading through waterlogged streets on Sunday at MG Road in Fort, near Azad Maidan, as Mumbai was hit by heavy rainfall.  (PICS/ ATUL KAMBLE/ NIMESH DAVE)

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Pedestrians and commuters were seen wading through waterlogged streets on Sunday at MG Road in Fort, near Azad Maidan, as Mumbai was hit by heavy rainfall.  (PICS/ ATUL KAMBLE/ NIMESH DAVE)
<p>The red alert also covers the neighbouring districts of Thane, Raigad, and Palghar, where similar intense rainfall is expected. (PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE)</p>

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The red alert also covers the neighbouring districts of Thane, Raigad, and Palghar, where similar intense rainfall is expected. (PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE)

<p>According to the IMD, Mumbai and its suburbs will likely see a generally cloudy sky with heavy to very heavy showers, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 40&ndash;50 kmph. (PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE)</p>

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According to the IMD, Mumbai and its suburbs will likely see a generally cloudy sky with heavy to very heavy showers, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 40–50 kmph. (PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE)

<p>In addition to rainfall, tide levels are being closely monitored due to the heightened flooding risk. (PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE)</p>

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In addition to rainfall, tide levels are being closely monitored due to the heightened flooding risk. (PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE)

<p>On Sunday, a high tide of 3.24 meters is expected at 2:55 p.m., followed by a low tide of 1.31 meters at 8:50 p.m. (PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE)</p>

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On Sunday, a high tide of 3.24 meters is expected at 2:55 p.m., followed by a low tide of 1.31 meters at 8:50 p.m. (PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE)

<p>The heaviest spells were recorded late at night, with 43.94 mm at 11:30 p.m., followed by 22.60 mm at 10:30 p.m., and 12.70 mm at 12:30 a.m. (PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE)</p>

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The heaviest spells were recorded late at night, with 43.94 mm at 11:30 p.m., followed by 22.60 mm at 10:30 p.m., and 12.70 mm at 12:30 a.m. (PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE)

<p>Meanwhile, people were seen braving the rain on Link Road, Dahisar West. (PIC/ NIMESH DAVE)</p>

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Meanwhile, people were seen braving the rain on Link Road, Dahisar West. (PIC/ NIMESH DAVE)

<p>With this, Mumbai&rsquo;s cumulative seasonal rainfall has reached 3,070.34 mm, drawing closer to last year&rsquo;s total of 3,330.56 mm. (PIC/ NIMESH DAVE)</p>

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With this, Mumbai’s cumulative seasonal rainfall has reached 3,070.34 mm, drawing closer to last year’s total of 3,330.56 mm. (PIC/ NIMESH DAVE)

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