Heavy Rain Lashes Mumbai Amid Orange Alert, Causes Waterlogging; Police Issue Advisory
Heavy overnight rain lashed Mumbai on Saturday, causing waterlogging in several parts of the city.
Heavy rain lashed Mumbai in the early hours of Saturday as the weather department issued an Orange Alert for the city.
Waterlogging was reported in several areas of the city with reduced visibility, officials said.
The Mumbai Police cautioned the residents against venturing out unless essential.
Mumbai is experiencing heavy rainfall with an Orange Alert in effect. Water-logging and reduced visibility have been reported in several areas.Mumbaikars are advised to avoid non-essential travel and to exercise caution while venturing out.
Police have been instructed to be on…
— मुंबई पोलीस – Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) August 15, 2025
'Mumbai is experiencing heavy rainfall with an Orange Alert in effect. Waterlogging and reduced visibility have been reported in several areas. Mumbaikars are advised to avoid non-essential travel and to exercise caution while venturing out," Mumbai Police posted on X.
'Police have been instructed to be on high alert and @MumbaiPolice is alert and ready to help Mumbaikars. In case of any emergency, dial 100 / 112 / 103," they added.
On Friday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an Orange alert in Mumbai and Thane for the weekend.
A yellow alert was issued for Palghar, Thane, and Mumbai on Friday, warning of moderate to heavy rain. In Palghar, the rain is expected to get heavier from Sunday and last until August 19. Raigad and Ratnagiri, which are under an orange alert until next Tuesday, are also likely to get a lot of rain.
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