Roads waterlogged, subway shut after heavy rainfall in Mumbai
What's the story
Mumbai was hit by heavy rainfall on Monday morning, causing widespread waterlogging and affecting transportation services. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for extremely heavy rainfall in the city and Raigad district. A yellow alert has also been issued for Thane and Palghar districts. The IMD predicts intermittent heavy rains will continue in Mumbai and the Konkan region over the next 24 hours.
Transportation impact
Andheri subway closed; traffic diverted
The heavy rains have led to severe waterlogging in several areas of Mumbai, including the Andheri subway. The subway has been closed as a precautionary measure after it was submerged under floodwaters. Videos on social media showed people wading through waterlogged streets in Andheri. In light of this, traffic has been diverted via Gokhale Bridge and Thackeray Bridge to ease congestion caused by the subway closure.
Twitter Post
Visuals of waterlogged streets in Andheri
#WATCH | Heavy downpour in Mumbai affects commuters as they wade through waterlogged streets in the Andheri area of the city pic.twitter.com/QiwtqI9aK3
— ANI (@ANI) July 21, 2025
Flight disruptions
IndiGo, SpiceJet issue advisories for passengers
The heavy rainfall in Mumbai has also affected flight operations. IndiGo and SpiceJet have issued advisories for their passengers, warning them about possible delays and cancellations due to the weather conditions. IndiGo advised travelers to check their flight status on its app or website before heading out, while SpiceJet asked passengers to keep a check on their flight status via its website.
Twitter Post
IndiGo's travel advisory
Travel Advisory
— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) July 21, 2025
⛈️Heavy rain showers have settled in over #Mumbai, and the roads are feeling the impact. Several routes towards the airport are seeing slow-moving traffic due to steady downpour.
If you are flying today, please plan ahead, leave a little earlier, and check…
Weather forecast
IMD issues weather forecast for next few days
The IMD has predicted that moderate to heavy rain is likely from July 22 to July 26 in Mumbai. Partly cloudy skies with thunderstorms are expected on July 22, along with warnings for lightning and strong winds. The weather department has also issued a yellow alert for several areas, including Borivali, Malad, Kandivali, Goregaon, and Thane.