Mumbai Rains: 8 Injured in Santacruz Tree Collapse As IMD Warns of Heavy Rainfall (Watch Videos)
Persistent heavy rainfall continues to lash Mumbai and its suburbs today, causing widespread waterlogging in low-lying areas, slowing road and rail transport, and injuring at least eight people. IMD has forecast sustained heavy to very heavy downpours throughout Friday, with the possibility of extremely heavy showers accompanied by gusty winds reaching speeds of 50 to 60 kmph.
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Heavy monsoon showers continued to batter Mumbai on Thursday, disrupting normal life across the city with widespread waterlogging, traffic congestion and delays to suburban train services. Eight people were injured after a tree collapsed in Santacruz, while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned that more spells of heavy rainfall are likely over the next few hours.
One of the major rain-related incidents occurred in Santacruz (West), where a tree collapsed during an inspection by civic officials on Relief Road. The team was examining another tree that had fallen earlier when a second tree suddenly came down, injuring eight people. Mumbai Weather Forecast & Update for Today, Friday, 03 July 2026: Expect Moderate Rain Showers and High Humidity, High of 28°C.
Morning Visuals From Marine Drive As Rain Lashes Various Parts of Mumbai
#WATCH | Maharashtra: Morning visuals from Marine Drive as rain lashes various parts of Mumbai. pic.twitter.com/oTU74QhcOC
— ANI (@ANI) July 3, 2026
Rains Continue To Batter Mumbai
VIDEO | Maharashtra: Rains continue to batter Mumbai. Morning visuals from Marine Drive area.#MumbaiRains #Monsoon #WeatherUpdate
(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/bd5udnXoFo
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 3, 2026
Mumbai, Maharashtra: Following overnight rainfall, dewatering pumps are being used at the Andheri East Subway to remove accumulated rainwater and ensure smooth vehicular movement without disruption pic.twitter.com/IkooJSiEjS
— IANS (@ians_india) July 3, 2026
The injured were shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment. The incident was among dozens of tree-fall complaints reported across Mumbai as strong winds and persistent rainfall lashed the city.
Waterlogging Affects Daily Life
Heavy rainfall led to waterlogging in several low-lying areas, including Andheri, Sion, Kurla, Dadar, Kings Circle and parts of the western suburbs. Commuters faced slow-moving traffic as several roads remained inundated. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) deployed emergency teams to clear waterlogged stretches and remove fallen trees, while officials urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel during periods of intense rainfall. Mumbai Rains: Heavy Rainfall Batters City Again; Waterlogging Hits Roads, Local Train Services Affected (Watch Videos).
Local Train and Flight Services Impacted
Mumbai's suburban railway network, the city's lifeline, witnessed delays on multiple routes due to water accumulation on tracks and poor visibility. Road traffic was also affected as several vehicles broke down on flooded roads, adding to congestion.
Some flight operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport experienced delays and diversions because of adverse weather conditions.
IMD Issues Weather Alert
The IMD has issued an orange alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Raigad, forecasting moderate to heavy rainfall with isolated intense spells. The weather agency has also cautioned about gusty winds and the possibility of further waterlogging in vulnerable areas. Authorities have advised citizens to remain alert, follow official weather updates and avoid venturing into flooded areas unless necessary.
Over 300 mm Rain Recorded in Two Days
Mumbai has recorded more than 300 mm of rainfall in the first two days of July, marking one of the wettest starts to the month in recent years. Several weather stations, including Santacruz, registered exceptionally heavy rainfall, highlighting the intensity of the ongoing monsoon spell.
Civic agencies remain on high alert as forecasts indicate that heavy rain is likely to continue, with emergency response teams positioned across the city to deal with any rain-related incidents.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 03, 2026 08:25 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
