Mumbai is set for another day of heavy rain after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) placed the city under a Red Alert. The weather department has warned of intense showers over the next few hours, while the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has asked people to stay indoors unless they have to step out. A high tide later in the day could also make flooding worse in some areas. The IMD has warned that Mumbai could see moderate to heavy rain over the next few hours. In its latest weather update issued at 7 am on July 5, the department said some parts of Mumbai and nearby Raigad are likely to receive intense showers. Following the warning, the BMC asked residents to stay indoors unless it is absolutely necessary to travel.
People have also been told to follow official advisories and call the civic body’s emergency helpline, 1916, if they need help. Another reason for concern is the 4.19-metre high tide expected at 3:22 pm. If heavy rain continues during high tide, rainwater may not drain into the sea properly, leading to flooding in low lying areas.
🔷भारतीय हवामान खात्याने (IMD) बृहन्मुंबई क्षेत्रात उद्या, रविवार, दिनांक ५ जुलै २०२६ रोजी अतिवृष्टीचा (Red Alert) इशारा दिला आहे.
⛈️या दरम्यान, मुसळधार ते अति मुसळधार पाऊस कोसळण्याची शक्यता IMD ने वर्तविली आहे.
🌊तसेच, उद्या दुपारी ३.२२ वाजता समुद्राला ४.१९ मीटर उंचीची भरती…
— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) July 4, 2026
What Is The Situation In Mumbai Right Now?
Mumbai has already received a huge amount of rain over the past few days. According to the BMC, many areas recorded 250 to 300 mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours alone. In the past four days, the city has received around 588 mm of rain, while Vikhroli recorded the highest rainfall at 316 mm. Even with the heavy showers, daily life has mostly continued as usual. Some low-lying areas reported waterlogging, while 18 tree-fall incidents were recorded. No casualties have been reported, and local train services are running normally. The BMC has deployed around 10,000 staff members across the city to deal with any emergencies.
Weather officials say the heavy rain is likely to continue till July 7 because of an offshore weather system along the Maharashtra coast. The IMD has also issued a Red Alert for Thane and Palghar. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has appealed to people to avoid unnecessary travel as heavy rain continues across Mumbai and nearby districts.
How Did Heavy Rain Affect Flight Operations In Mumbai?
Heavy rain and poor visibility disrupted flight operations at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on July 4, forcing five Mumbai-bound flights to divert to nearby airports after weather conditions made it unsafe to land. The diverted flights included three IndiGo and two Air India services. Airport officials said pilots chose to divert the flights as heavy rain and low visibility made landing difficult. Apart from these, 17 other flights also had to make precautionary diversions before safely completing their journeys.
Of the five diverted flights, four later returned to Mumbai after the weather improved and flight operations resumed. IndiGo flights 6E 594 from Raipur and 6E 6544 from Varanasi were diverted to Surat, while 6E 6283 from Bengaluru was rerouted to Ahmedabad. Air India flight AI 2963 from Delhi was also diverted to Surat, while AI 472 from Chandigarh landed at Goa’s Manohar International Airport.
Despite the heavy rain, Mumbai’s local trains, Metro services and BEST buses continued to run, although some commuters reported delays on parts of the suburban railway network.
Also Read: Mumbai Weather Update: Red Alert Issued As Heavy Rain To Continue Till July 7; Check Affected Areas
