Heavy Rainfall Brings Mumbai to a Standstill: Flooded Roads, Fallen Trees, Disrupted Trains

Weather alerts issued as Mumbai, Pune and other parts of Maharashtra face severe pre-monsoon downpours; disruptions include train halts, waterlogged roads, and power outages.

Mumbai, May 21, 2025 – Unseasonal heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, gusty winds, and lightning wreaked havoc across Mumbai, Pune, and other parts of Maharashtra on Tuesday. While the showers provided a brief respite from the summer heat, they caused significant traffic jams, waterlogging, and transport disruptions across multiple regions.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued orange and yellow alerts for the state, warning of similar weather conditions for the next four days, starting Wednesday. The alerts follow the development of a cyclonic circulation over the east-central Arabian Sea, expected to intensify by May 22.

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Mumbai: Subways Submerged, Trees Uprooted

In Mumbai, the rains led to flooded underpasses, particularly in Andheri, and traffic congestion in key areas like Powai. A large tree fell near the Jalvayu Complex, disrupting local commute and forcing authorities to divert traffic. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

Teams from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) were deployed to manage water removal operations using drainage machines.

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Pune: Waterlogging Reaches Airport

In Pune, heavy rainfall led to water leakage at the airport, with locals blaming overflowing, clogged drains. Airlines such as SpiceJet issued advisories on delays and cancellations. “Due to bad weather in Pune (PNQ), all departures/arrivals and their consequential flights may get affected,” the airline posted on X (formerly Twitter).

Train Disruptions on Konkan Route

A landslide between Vervali and Vilavade stations in Ratnagiri district caused major delays on the Konkan Railway line Tuesday evening. A boulder on the tracks halted several trains, including:

• Netravati Express (Mumbai–Trivandrum): halted at Ratnagiri
• Jan Shatabdi Express: stopped at Vaibhavwadi
• Tejas Express: stranded at Kankavli

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Rail traffic was resumed around 8:00 PM after clearing debris.

Weather Forecast and Alerts

According to Shubhangi Bhute, a meteorologist at the Regional Meteorological Centre, the expected low-pressure area in the Arabian Sea could lead to increased rainfall activity in:

• South Konkan
• South-central Maharashtra
• Mumbai region

She warned of heavy rainfall with thunder and gusty winds up to 30–40 kmph, possibly higher in isolated areas.

Alerts for May 22:

• Orange Alert (Very Heavy Rain, 11–20 cm):
  Pune, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Kolhapur, Beed, Solapur, Dharashiv, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar
• Yellow Alert (Heavy Rain, 6–11 cm):
  Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Nashik, Dhule, Jalgaon, Satara, Sangli, Jalna, Amravati, Bhandara, Nandurbar

Impact Likely to Continue

With the weather system set to intensify midweek, authorities urge caution for commuters and advise staying updated through official channels for travel advisories and emergency alerts.

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