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Heavy rains disrupt Mumbai: Flooded streets, stranded kids - See in photos

Roads in several parts of Mumbai got inundated after the heavy downpour for the third consecutive day on Monday

Moneycontrol City Desk | August 18, 2025 / 16:10 IST
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Mumbaikars woke up to very heavy rainfall on Monday as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a ‘red alert’ till Tuesday. Heavy rains lashed several parts of the city, forcing the local civic body to declare a holiday for schools and colleges. (Photo: X)
Mumbaikars woke up to very heavy rainfall on Monday as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a ‘red alert’ till Tuesday. Heavy rains lashed several parts of the city, forcing the local civic body to declare a holiday for schools and colleges. (Photo: X)
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Roads in several areas of the city got inundated after the heavy downpour for the third consecutive day. Some low-lying areas, such as Andheri Subway and Lokhandwala Complex, witnessed water accumulation at a few locations, affecting traffic movement. (Photo: X)
Roads in several areas of the city got inundated after the heavy downpour for the third consecutive day. Some low-lying areas, such as Andheri Subway and Lokhandwala Complex, witnessed water accumulation at a few locations, affecting traffic movement. (Photo: X)
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Mumbai locals running late As per the report, local trains were running late by around 10 minutes. However, there was no suspension of services, according to officials. (Photo: X)
Mumbai locals running late
As per the report, local trains were running late by around 10 minutes. However, there was no suspension of services, according to officials. (Photo: X)
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The blinding rain in some parts of the city affected visibility and slowed down vehicular movement, as per motorists. In its latest bulletin, the IMD has upgraded and issued a 'red' alert for Mumbai, Thane and Raigad districts for the next two days. (Photo: X)
The blinding rain in some parts of the city affected visibility and slowed down vehicular movement, as per motorists. In its latest bulletin, the IMD has upgraded and issued a 'red' alert for Mumbai, Thane and Raigad districts for the next two days. (Photo: X)
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Heavy rains in Mumbai also disrupted air and road travel, forcing nine flights to abort landing and perform a ‘go-around’, while one flight was diverted due to poor visibility and weather conditions. (Photo: X)
Heavy rains in Mumbai also disrupted air and road travel, forcing nine flights to abort landing and perform a ‘go-around’, while one flight was diverted due to poor visibility and weather conditions. (Photo: X)
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Airlines such as Akasa Air and IndiGo issued advisories for travellers, asking them to keep additional time in hand as some routes leading to the Mumbai airport witnessed traffic congestion. (Photo: X)
Airlines such as Akasa Air and IndiGo issued advisories for travellers, asking them to keep additional time in hand as some routes leading to the Mumbai airport witnessed traffic congestion. (Photo: X)
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6 children among 8 stuck in school bus on flooded Mumbai road; rescued A school bus carrying six children and two staffers got stuck on a waterlogged road after heavy rains on Monday, following which police rushed to the spot and rescued them, PTI reported. (Photo: X)
A school bus carrying six children and two staffers got stuck on a waterlogged road after heavy rains on Monday, following which police rushed to the spot and rescued them, PTI reported. (Photo: X)
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Due to the incessant rains, the schools conducting morning shifts declared a half-day and students were allowed to go early. A private school bus carrying six children and two staffers got stuck at an inundated spot in Matunga area of central Mumbai for more than half-an-hour. (Photo: X)
Due to the incessant rains, the schools conducting morning shifts declared a half-day and students were allowed to go early. A private school bus carrying six children and two staffers got stuck at an inundated spot in Matunga area of central Mumbai for more than half-an-hour. (Photo: X)

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