Mumbai Hit by Heavy Downpour, Waterlogging Paralyzes City
Mumbai experienced another rain-soaked morning on July 2, 2026, as heavy showers inundated low-lying areas, severely disrupting road and rail traffic. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted continued heavy to very heavy rainfall throughout the day, with the possibility of extremely heavy showers toward Thursday night and early Friday morning. Occasional gusty winds reaching 50-60 kmph are also expected.
Rainfall Data: Over 200 mm in Several Areas
According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), several locations recorded more than 200 mm of rainfall over the last 24 hours. The eastern suburbs received the highest average rainfall of 189 mm, followed by the island city with 172 mm and the western suburbs with 165 mm. Specific readings include Santacruz SWM Workshop and S Ward Office in Bhandup at 238.8 mm each, Paspoli Municipal School in Powai at 234.6 mm, Tagore Nagar Municipal School in Vikhroli at 233.2 mm, Mithagar Municipal School in Mulund at 226 mm, Andheri Fire Station at 225.4 mm, F South Ward Office in Parel at 222 mm, and G South Ward Office in Prabhadevi at 220.4 mm.
Waterlogging Hits Key Areas, Commuters Face Delays
Heavy rain since early Thursday morning led to waterlogging in prime areas such as Dadar, Parel, Hindmata, Charkop, Worli, Goregaon, and Andheri, causing inconvenience to commuters and slowing vehicular traffic. Local train movement was also affected due to water accumulation, though tracks were not submerged. Several local train services were running 10 to 15 minutes behind schedule, leading to overcrowding during the morning rush hour, according to rail commuters.
Railway Authorities Claim Normal Operations Amid Complaints
A Central Railway spokesperson stated that despite receiving more than 180 mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours, there was no major waterlogging on its network, and local train services on all four corridors were operating normally. However, commuters reported delays. The Western Railway also informed on X that suburban services were running normally, but commuters claimed some trains were behind schedule. Western Railway posted: "Despite heavy rainfall, Western Railway’s comprehensive monsoon preparedness is ensuring smooth, uninterrupted, and normal train services across the network."
High Tide Expected to Compound Flooding
The BMC warned that a high tide of 4.27 metres is expected at 1.45 pm on Thursday, while the next high tide of 3.71 metres is due at 1.31 am on Friday. A low tide of 1.82 metres is expected at 7.49 pm on Thursday. The combination of heavy rain and high tide could exacerbate waterlogging in low-lying areas.
IMD Issues Warning for Extremely Heavy Rain
The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in Mumbai and its suburbs, with the possibility of extremely heavy showers toward Thursday night and early Friday morning. Residents and commuters are advised to stay alert and plan travel accordingly.
