Weather for Mumbai, India
Current Conditions: Cloudy, 81°F (27°C) @ 10.00pm – 19th August 2025
Mumbai Daily Forecast:
- Tuesday, August 19: Low: 77°F (25°C), High: 81°F (27°C), Description: Rain, heavy at times; very windy this afternoon; watch for flooding
- Wednesday, August 20: Low: 79°F (26°C), High: 82°F (28°C), Description: Remaining cloudy and windy with rain, heavy at times
Severe Weather Alerts:
- Mumbai City: Red Warning for Heavy Rainfall in effect until 10:00 PM IST. Source: India Meteorological Department, Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and light spells of rain with gusty winds reaching 30-40 kmph very likely over Nandurbar in next 3 hours.
Please follow SDMA guidelines., start time: Tuesday, August 19, 19:52:00 UTC, end time: Tuesday, August 19, 22:00:00 UTC
Here’s the weather forecast for Mumbai tonight (August 19) and tomorrow (August 20):
- Tonight (August 19): Expect rain, heavy at times, with a Red Warning for Heavy Rainfall in effect until 10:00 PM IST. Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds are likely.
- Tomorrow (August 20): Rain continues to dominate the skyline—cloudy, windy, and heavy at times.
Latest News: Mumbai’s Rain & Monorail Situation (IMD Updates)
IMD Alerts & Impact
- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Mumbai and surrounding areas, including Thane, Palghar, Raigad, and Konkan Ghats, warning of very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, along with strong winds up to 55–65 km/h
- This warning is extended through Wednesday morning (August 20)
- Mumbai has received as much as 500 mm of rain over the past 84 hours, resulting in widespread flooding and transport disruption.
Disruptions & Safety Measures
- Two deaths have been reported in Mumbai due to a wall collapse and electrocution in the heavy rains.
- Schools, colleges, and offices across the city remain closed, with many shifting to work-from-home setups due to waterlogging and dangerous conditions.
- Mumbai airport has experienced flight delays and diversions, while local train services have faced disruptions—but Indian Railways assures that local trains are running with resilience.
- Waterlogging is severe in areas like Goregaon, Andheri, Kurla, Dadar, Wadala, Byculla, Vasai, and Nalasopara. The Andheri subway stayed closed for over six hours, and numerous vehicles were submerged.
- BMC (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation) has pumped out 1,645 crore litres of water over four days to mitigate flooding.
Monorail Incident
- A monorail train became stuck between Chembur and Bhakti Park amid heavy rain. Rescue operations by BMC, MMRDA, and fire brigade teams successfully evacuated passengers safely.
- The Chief Minister confirmed that all procedures prioritized passenger safety and that an investigation into the cause is underway.
Summary Table: Weather & City Impact
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Weather (Aug 19–20) | Heavy nighttime rain; continued windy, wet conditions tomorrow |
| IMD Alerts | Red alert in effect; extremely heavy rain and strong winds |
| Casualties | Two confirmed deaths |
| Schools/Offices | Closed or remote working in effect |
| Flights & Trains | Flight disruptions; local train services largely maintained |
| Waterlogging | Severe flooding in multiple neighborhoods; pumping operations underway |
| Monorail | Train stuck and safely evacuated; investigation initiated |
