Mumbai Rains News: Schools shut, Trains and Flights Cancelled

Mumbai Rains: The condition of Mumbai, which is called the city of dreams, is very bad due to heavy rains. The rain of August 2025 has also troubled the Mumbaikars a lot.

Schools closed due to heavy rains, Manor rail closed, waterlogging in many places, even snakes and scorpions came out and wandered here and there out of fear, even entered people’s homes.

Mumbai Rains: Situation and Latest Updates

20th August, rain started in Mumbai around 6-7 am and continued till afternoon it was so intense that the roads looked like rivers. It stops for a while in between but then it starts pouring more intensely. This time the mood of the rain is such that it is not stopping at all.

Schools closed due to in Mumbai Rains

In view of the continuous rain in Mumbai, BMC (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation) has taken a big decision. And it has said that schools and colleges will remain closed on 20th August. Holiday has been given not only in Mumbai but also in the surrounding areas.

This decision has brought relief to both children and parents because in many places the roads have been submerged, which can make going to school dangerous.

Manorail service halted in Mumbai Rains

Mumbai’s Monorail, which is an important part of the city’s transport system, was shut down due to rain. Heavy rain and waterlogging caused technical problems.

According to NDTV’s report, Manorail services were affected for several hours. Due to which passengers had to depend on other local trains and buses.

Road and traffic conditions

Heavy rain has disrupted Mumbai’s traffic system. Moreover, water flooded areas like Lower Parel, Dadar, Sion, and Kurla, and long traffic jams slowed the city. Consequently, office goers spent hours stuck on the roads.

The rain also stranded many vehicles in the water. Therefore, people are facing serious inconvenience while trying to commute.

Incidents of snakes and falling trees

Heavy rains have not only disrupted transport and schools but also the lives of common people. According to the Times of India report, snakes and insects entered homes due to waterlogging.

Trees fell in many places due to strong winds and rain. Rivers are in spate and water has entered inside homes in many small settlements.

Flight Cancelled at Mumbai Airport Station

Heavy rain has severely disrupted operations at Mumbai Airport as several flights were delayed while many others were cancelled, causing trouble for passengers. Moreover, long queues formed at the terminals as people waited for updates from airlines, and confusion spread due to sudden schedule changes.

Therefore, airport authorities have increased announcements and urged passengers to check their flight status online before leaving home to avoid unnecessary travel and inconvenience.

Problems of Mumbaikars

Rain is common in a big city like Mumbai, but when the situation worsens, people’s lives stop. Because office goers get upset due to the closure of local trains and buses. Children’s studies were affected due to the closure of schools, although it was necessary for their safety.

People whose houses are in low-lying areas are flooded, due to which people are being shifted to safer places.

Preparation of the government and BMC

BMC and state government teams are constantly monitoring the situation. They have kept the NDRF team on alert. In areas with heavy waterlogging, workers are removing water with pumping machines.

Officials have appealed to people not to step out of their houses unless it is necessary. Moreover, they have urged residents to stay alert and follow safety instructions to avoid any risk.

Why is there so much trouble in Mumbai?

It rains every year in Mumbai, but why does the problem become so big?

1. The city has a very high population.

2. The drains and drainage are not cleaned on time.

3. Illegal construction and cement roads reduce the space for water to drain out.

4. Due to being near the sea, the water cannot drain out quickly.

In Mumbai Rains – Weather Department’s warning

The weather department issued a red alert, and moreover warned that heavy rains may hit Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, and Palghar in the next 24–48 hours, therefore people should avoid seashores and low-lying areas.

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