Mumbai rains LIVE: Mumbai is on India Meteorological Department's (IMD) red alert for ‘heavy rainfall’. As the financial capital braces for heavy downpour today, the warning will remain intact till 6 July. Authorities warned of disruption to daily activities in view of inclement weather conditions and even issued emergency helpline numbers.
The Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in a post on X listed areas on IMD's red alert and as a precautionary measure provided emergency helpline numbers for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Panvel. The post states, “Heavy Rainfall Forecast in Mumbai-MMR, Konkan, and Ghat Areas of Central Maharashtra from July 4 to 6.”
Warning against disruption to public travel services, the Maharashtra Chief Minister Office added, “A forecast of heavy rainfall has been issued for Mumbai city along with the districts of Raigad, Thane, Palghar, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg from July 4 to 6. Additionally, there is a possibility of moderate to heavy rainfall in the ghat areas of Satara, Pune, and Nashik districts in central Maharashtra during this period. Disruptions in local travel and some structural damage cannot be ruled out during this time.”
Emergency helpline numbers are listed as follows:
- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Helpline Number – 1916
- Palghar Helpline Number – 02525 297474, +91 82379 78873
- Thane Municipal Corporation Helpline Number – 022-25364779, 0222530 1740, 91 93723 38827
- Thane, Disaster Management Cell – 1800-222-108/8657887101
- Panvel Municipal Corporation Helpline Number – 02227458040/41/42
IMD issues red alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Raigad
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9pm
As many as five Mumbai-bound flights, including three operated by IndiGo and two by Air India, were diverted to nearby airports on Saturday due to unstable approaches, heavy rain and low visibility, a source at Mumbai international airport told news agency PTI.
Of the five diverted flights, four later returned to Mumbai, their original destination, the source said.
According to the source, two of the three flights -- IndiGo flight 6E 594 (Raipur-Mumbai), 6E 6544 (Varanasi-Mumbai) and 6E 6283 (Bengaluru-Mumbai) -- were diverted to Surat airport, while one was diverted to Ahmedabad.
8 pm
Intense spells of rain very likely to occur at isolated places in the districts of Mumbai and Thane, the BMC said around 7 pm, issuing a red alert for the area.
5 pm
The India Meteorological Department said on Saturday, “A well-marked low-pressure area has formed over the northwest Bay of Bengal. Due to its influence, the southwest monsoon is likely to remain active over the central parts of the country during the next 4–5 days.”
4:30 pm
Mumbai Mayor Mrs. Ritu Tawde visited and inspected the Dharmaveer, Swarajya Rakshak Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Coastal Road (South) area this afternoon (dated July 4, 2026).
"The Mayor, Mrs. Ritu Tawde, urged citizens loitering along the seafront in the Worli area—ignoring the instructions and warnings issued by the Municipal Corporation administration and the police administration such as "Do not step out of your homes unnecessarily in heavy rain; do not go to the seafront"—to leave the area, as they were spotted wandering by the seaside and sitting on parapets here and there. The Mayor clearly told the citizens that it is not advisable to risk going to the shore while the sea waves are crashing," the BMC said.
4 pm
The Regional Meteorological Center, Mumbai, predicted:
- Heavy to very Heavy rainfall at a few places with extremely heavy rainfall at Isolated places very likelyt to occur in the districts of North Konkan.
- Heavy to very Heavy rainfall with extremely heavy rainfall at Isolated places very likely to occur in the districts of South Konkan-Goa.
- Heavy to very Heavy rainfall with extremely heavy rainfall at Isolated places in the ghat areas of South Madhya Maharashtra.
- Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning, gusty winds 30-40 kmph, Extremely heavy rainfall very likely to occur at isolated places in the ghat areas of North Madhya Maharashtra.
- Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning, gusty winds 40-50 kmph, Heavy rainfall very likely to occur at isolated places in the districts of Marathwada.
3:30 pm:
Trains running with cautious speed, the Central Railways said.
2:29 pm:
Places in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation area where the highest rainfall was recorded on July 4, 2026, from 8 AM to 1 PM are as follows:-
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2:21 pm
Heavy rainfall leaves streets in Mumbai city waterlogged. Visuals from Bandra West.
2:00 PM
DRM Mumbai CR in an update at 12:00 PM on train services said Mumbai Suburban Train main line is running with slight delay.
1:30 PM
Authorities monitoring situation with 10,000 CCTV cameras
Authorities are monitoring the situation across the entire city with 10,000 CCTV cameras from the Disaster Management Room. “Municipal Commissioner of Greater Mumbai Mrs. Ashwini Bhide, Additional Municipal Commissioner (Projects) Mr. Abhijit Bangar, and Deputy Commissioner (Public Health) Mr. Sharad Ughade are reviewing the situation from the Emergency Management Room,” BMC said.
1:20 PM
Multiple roads closed due to waterlogging
BMC said Noor-e-Ilahi Seva Road in Chembur, Veera Desai Road in Andheri, Municipal Market Road, Swami Vivekanand Marg in Andheri, Andheri Subway, Vikhroli Huma Mall Junction, Gandhinagar Junction and roads near Paresh Park Market have been closed for traffic due to waterlogging.
1:00 PM
Another train rescheduled
DRM Mumbai CR in a post on X stated, “Train No. 22225 CSMT- SOLAPUR VANDE BHARAT EXP Sch. Dep 16:05 HRS on 04/07/2026 is #RESCHEDULED.”
12:40 PM
Heavy rain disrupts train services
DRM Mumbai CR in a post on X informed that Kanpur Central train is rescheduled and stated, “Train No. 04152LTT-KANPUR CENTRAL SUF. SPLSch Dep 17:15 HRS on 04/07/2026 is #RESCHEDULED.” In another post it said Mumbai Suburban Train main line is running with slight delay.
12:35 AM
Are Mumbai local trains running today from CSMT, Thane and Belapur?
Central Railway in its 10:00 AM update said that services of Mumbai local trains from CSMT, Thane and Belapur are operating normally today.
12:33 PM
BMC drops update on traffic movement
Traffic movement is smooth and uninterrupted at Hindmata and Gandhi Market, BMC said
12:30 PM
‘Step out of homes only if required,’ urges BMC
BMC in its latest advisory urged Mumbaikars to stay at their residence and ‘step out of homes only if required.’
12:00 PM
Mumbai schools, colleges closed amid IMD's red alert
BMC in a post on X stated, "In view of this, keeping students' safety in mind, all schools and colleges in Mumbai have been declared closed for the afternoon session today, July 4, 2026.”
11:25 AM
IMD issued nowcast red warning at 9:30 AM of “intense spells of rain very likely to occur at isolated places” for Raigad, Mumbai, Thane and Palghar districts. This weather warning will stay intact till 12:30 PM.
11:30 AM
Intense waterlogging outside Virar station disrupted daily activities, making it difficult for commuters to enter and exit the railway station, Mid-Day reported.
11:20 AM
Mumbai traffic police provided an update on traffic situation at Andheri Subway. The post on X states, “Traffic Movement has been Closed At Andheri Subway South and North Bound Due To Water Logging.”
10:10 AM
Rain continues to pound Mumbai, watch visuals from the Kala Nagar area in Mumbai's Bandra East.
10:05 AM
Several locations across the city witnessed waterlogging over the past few days, including Andheri Subway South and North Bound, SRPF south gate, Jogeshwari, Khar Subway, Jama Mahal Junction, Gidwani Road, And Fine Art Gallery and Chembur. However, traffic movement resumed after the roads were cleared, Mumbai Traffic Police said.
10:00 AM
‘Avoid beaches and low-lying areas,’ says Mumbai police
Mumbai police advised citizens to avoid visiting beaches and low-lying areas. In a post on X, it stated, “Police personnel have been deployed at various locations across the city.”
To avail emergency services of Mumbai Police, citizens in distress must dial 100, 112, or 103.
9:50 AM
Severe waterlogging was reported in Navi Mumbai. The main entrance of the APMC (Agricultural Produce Market Committee) vegetable market was inundated following heavy rainfall.
9:45 AM
In the last 24 hours, the island city recorded an average rainfall of 99 mm, the eastern suburbs 98 mm and the western suburbs 94 mm, BMC said.
9:30 AM
Are schools, colleges and other educational institutions closed in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Navi Mumbai?
Authorities have not announced closure of schools, colleges and other educational institutions for Mumbai and Navi Mumbai despite IMD's red alert. Thus, all educational institutions are operating as usual. However, the Thane, Palghar and Kalyan-Dombivli authorities announced a holiday for all colleges, anganwadis, primary, secondary, and higher secondary schools. Hence, all schools and colleges across Thane and Palghar district, including those within the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) limits, will remain closed today.
9:25 AM
BMC warns of 4.26 metre high tide
The BMC warned of 4.26 metre high tide which is likely to reach its peak at 2:50 PM today.
9:20 AM
Are Mumbai local trains running today from CSMT, Thane and Belapur?
Central Railway in a post on X shared an update on services of Mumbai local trains and said that trains from CSMT, Thane and Belapur are operating normally today.
9: 15 AM
Visuals from Mumbai show commuters waiting for their trains despite the weather alert issued. Notably, local trains are running as per schedule time.
9:10 AM
Are Mumbai local trains running today?
Western Railway in a post on X shared an update on services of Mumbai local trains and said that Mumbai Suburban and Harbour Line are operating normally today.
9:00 AM
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said that G South Ward office recorded 141.8 mm rainfall – the highest in the city during the last 24 hours, from 8 AM on 3 July 2026 to 8 AM on 4 July 2026. Meanwhile, H West Ward office registered maximum rainfall of 150.6 mm in Western Suburban area. N Ward office recorded a 143 mm rainfall reading, the highest in East Suburbs.
A Red Alert has been issued by the Mumbai IMD in Mumbai and Thane area for July 4, 5 and 6. Emergency helplines have been activated across the region.
