Mumbai reels under relentless monsoon fury as the IMD issues a red alert for the second consecutive day. With over 500mm of rainfall in 84 hours, the city is waterlogged from Dadar to Andheri. Schools and colleges remain shut, trains delayed, and 32 university exams are postponed. With more rain on the way, Mumbai faces its worst monsoon alert of 2025.
19 August, 2025 03:03 PM IST |

Mumbai is battling one of its heaviest spells of rain this season. Streets in Sion, Dadar, Andheri, and Matunga are waterlogged, local trains are running late, and the BMC has declared a holiday for schools. With the IMD upgrading Mumbai’s alert level to red, the city is on edge as police urge residents to avoid unnecessary travel.
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