Mumbai Rains: Widespread Waterlogging Disrupts Traffic Citywide

Quick Summary

• heavy rains lashed Mumbai overnight on July 21, 2025, causing waterlogging in low-lying areas and slowing vehicular movement.
• Rain intensity reduced in the island city by morning but continued heavily in eastern and western suburbs.
• The Andheri subway was closed due to water accumulation.
• Traffic slowed on Eastern and Western Express Highways during rush hours; commuters also reported delays in local train services.
• Rainfall recorded over a 24-hour period ending at 8 am:

– Island city: 23.45 mm
– Eastern suburbs: 36.42 mm
– Western suburbs: 50.02 mm

• IMD forecast for the next day includes a generally cloudy sky with moderate rainfall and possible thunderstorms with lightning/gusty winds at isolated places.
• Tides expected:

– High tide: Two instances of tides measured at heights of approximately 3.91 m (9:19 am) and 3.38 m (8:37 pm).