Mumbai rains LIVE: IMD issues fresh alert, says extremely heavy rainfall likely in parts of Maharashtra

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 – 1916Palghar Helpline Number – 02525 297474, +91 82379 78873Thane Municipal Corporation Helpline Number – 022-25364779, 0222530 1740, 91 93723 38827Thane, Disaster Management Cell – 1800-222-108/8657887101Panvel Municipal Corporation Helpline Number – 02227458040/41/42IMD issues red alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Raigad5 pmThe 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 pmMumbai 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 pmThe 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:-2:21 pmHeavy rainfall leaves streets in Mumbai city waterlogged. Visuals from Bandra West. 2:00 PMDRM 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 PMAuthorities monitoring situation with 10,000 CCTV camerasAuthorities 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 PMMultiple roads closed due to waterloggingBMC 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 PMAnother train rescheduledDRM 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 PMHeavy rain disrupts train servicesDRM 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 AMAre 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 PMBMC drops update on traffic movementTraffic movement is smooth and uninterrupted at Hindmata and Gandhi Market, BMC said12:30 PM‘Step out of homes only if required,’ urges BMCBMC in its latest advisory urged Mumbaikars to stay at their residence and ‘step out of homes only if required.’12:00 PMMumbai schools, colleges closed amid IMD's red alertBMC 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 AMIMD 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 AMIntense waterlogging outside Virar station disrupted daily activities, making it difficult for commuters to enter and exit the railway station, Mid-Day reported.11:20 AMMumbai 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 AMRain continues to pound Mumbai, watch visuals from the Kala Nagar area in Mumbai's Bandra East. 10:05 AMSeveral 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 policeMumbai 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 AMSevere 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 AMIn 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 AMAre 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 AMBMC warns of 4.26 metre high tideThe BMC warned of 4.26 metre high tide which is likely to reach its peak at 2:50 PM today.9:20 AMAre 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 AMVisuals from Mumbai show commuters waiting for their trains despite the weather alert issued. Notably, local trains are running as per schedule time.9:10 AMAre 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 AMThe 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.