Heavy rain disrupted daily life in Mumbai on Monday, flooding key roads and slowing down traffic across the city. The downpour started early in the morning and led to waterlogging in several low-lying areas.
The Andheri subway was closed due to nearly two feet of water. Authorities began draining operations using pumps, and the road is expected to reopen soon. Until then, traffic is being diverted through Gokhale Bridge and Thackeray Bridge, according to Mumbai Traffic Police.
🚨 Andheri heavily waterlogged!
Avoid travel on Western line for next couple of hours as lot of heavy rains are expected ⛈️⚠️
Stay tuned for live updates #MumbaiRains
pic.twitter.com/iCOptpO67A https://t.co/Ghb7gaSISe— Mumbai Rains (@rushikesh_agre_) July 21, 2025
Local train services faced minor delays during peak hours. The weather also affected air travel. Both IndiGo and SpiceJet issued advisories, warning passengers about possible flight delays due to poor weather at Mumbai airport. They urged travellers to check the status of their flights online before leaving for the airport.
Roads and Areas Affected
| Roads and Areas | Status |
|---|---|
| Andheri subway | Closed due to flooding. Traffic diverted to Gokhale and Thackeray bridges. |
| Western Express Highway | Slow traffic during rush hours. |
| Eastern Express Highway | Congested in parts due to waterlogging. |
| Borivali, Malad, Kandivali, Goregaon, Thane, Andheri-Ghatkopar, BKC, Kurla, Chembur | Under rain alert. |
| Local train routes | Running with slight delays. |
| Mumbai Airport | Possible flight delays. Passengers advised to check status in advance. |
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted more rain for the city throughout the week. Thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds are expected on July 21 and 22. Heavy rainfall is likely on July 23 and 24. Showers may continue on July 25 and 26, although no official warnings have been issued for those dates.
The IMD issued a yellow alert for Mumbai Suburban, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Latur, and Beed districts. Several Mumbai neighbourhoods, including Borivali, Malad, Kandivali, Goregaon, Thane, Andheri-Ghatkopar, BKC, Kurla, and Chembur, are likely to see more rain.
Despite the disruption, the rain brought one relief, water stock levels have improved. The seven reservoirs that supply water to the city are now nearly 82 percent full, according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.
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