Mumbai Rains: BMC Issues High Alert and Tidal Warning As City Braces for Extremely Heavy Rainfall Today (Watch Videos)
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued a high alert for Mumbai as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast extremely heavy rainfall, strong winds and high tides across the city on Saturday. Authorities have urged residents to remain indoors unless necessary and exercise caution, warning that adverse weather conditions could disrupt transport.
Mumbai, July 4: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Saturday issued a weather alert forecasting continued spells of rain across Mumbai and its suburbs, with heavy to very heavy rainfall expected at several places and the possibility of extremely heavy rain at isolated locations. According to the BMC's 8 a.m. weather bulletin, occasional gusty winds with speeds of 50-60 kmph are also likely to accompany the intense rainfall, prompting authorities to advise residents to remain cautious while venturing outdoors.
The BMC said the next high tide is expected at 2:50 p.m. on Saturday, reaching a height of 4.26 metres, while another high tide of 3.60 metres is expected at 2:52 a.m. The low tides are scheduled for 8:56 p.m. at 1.66 metres and 8:22 a.m. at 1.28 metres. High Tide Timing in Mumbai for Today: Wave Measuring 4.28 Metres Expected at 2:18 PM on July 3.
Waterlogging Witnessed in the Vasai Area of Mumbai
#WATCH | Maharashtra | Waterlogging witnessed in the Vasai area of Mumbai after heavy rainfall lashed parts of the city. pic.twitter.com/dC6O9BXNxL
— ANI (@ANI) July 4, 2026
People Enjoy the Monsoon Rains in Mumbai
#WATCH | Maharashtra: People enjoy the monsoon rains in Mumbai city, at the iconic Gateway of India. pic.twitter.com/cSF5wUX8BY
— ANI (@ANI) July 4, 2026
Western Railway Local Trains Running With Minor Delays of 10-15 Minutes
VIDEO | Mumbai, Maharashtra: Western railway local trains running with minor delays of 10-15 minutes at the Bandra railway station due to heavy rains and low visibility.
(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/beRpyTbUUD
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 4, 2026
The civic body also reported substantial rainfall across the city during the past 24 hours. Between 8 a.m. on July 3 and 8 a.m. on July 4, Mumbai city recorded an average rainfall of 99 mm, while the eastern suburbs received 98 mm and the western suburbs recorded 94 mm.
Meanwhile, heavy rainfall has been forecast across Mumbai, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, and the Konkan region from July 4 to July 6. The alert also covers the districts of Raigad, Thane, Palghar, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg. In addition, moderate to heavy rainfall is likely over the ghat areas of Satara, Pune and Nashik in central Maharashtra during the same period.
Authorities have warned that persistent rainfall may disrupt local transport services and could result in waterlogging, traffic congestion and minor structural damage in vulnerable areas. Residents have been advised to remain alert, avoid unnecessary travel, particularly through low-lying areas and ghat roads, and follow official advisories. Mumbai Rains: Tree Collapses at Meenatai Thackeray Flower Market in Dadar After Heavy Rainfall (Watch Videos).
The state's disaster management department has urged citizens to immediately contact local emergency services in case of any untoward incident. The BMC's emergency helpline number is 1916.
Palghar helpline number – 02525 297474, +91 82379 78873
Thane Municipal Corporation helpline number – 022-25364779, 0222530 1740, 91 93723 38827
Thane, disaster management cell – 1800-222-108/8657887101
Panvel municipal corporation helpline number – 02227458040/41/42
Adding to the concern, satellite imagery captured on Friday morning showed a massive cloud system over the Arabian Sea moving towards Maharashtra's coastline. Meteorologists said the cloud mass is expected to intensify rainfall over Mumbai and adjoining districts in the coming hours. Images from the INSAT-3DR satellite and other global weather satellites indicate deep convective cloud formations with extremely cold cloud tops, suggesting the likelihood of powerful thunderstorms capable of producing torrential rainfall over the region.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 04, 2026 11:40 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
