Mumbai Rains: Waterlogging Reported in Bhandup, Kanjurmarg, Powai and Andheri As Heavy Rainfall Lashes City (Watch Videos)

Waterlogging was reported in several parts of Maharashtra's Mumbai on Wednesday afternoon, September 25, as heavy rainfall with high-speed winds hit the city and its suburbs. According to the reports, low-lying areas of Bhandup, Kanjurmarg, Powai, and Andheri were flooded with rainwater.

The Andheri Milan Subway in Mumbai was closed for vehicular traffic after heavy rainfall in the area caused waterlogging. The city and its suburbs are witnessing heavy rainfall after a brief halt last month. Heavy rainfall began on Monday night of September 23.

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Heavy Rains also lash parts of the Ulhasnagar-Ambernath-Baldapur-Neral-Panvel-Karjat Belt.

#MumbaiRains ⛈️ Very Intense Rain giving cloud bands ⛈️ over Ulhasnagar-Ambernath-Baldapur-Neral-Panvel-Karjat Belt.

This clouds can give heavy to very heavy downpour ⛈️in just few minutes. Be aware of scary lightnings few hitting ground and thunder roars.⛈️#MumbaiRain#Rainspic.twitter.com/QfPW33aoWI

— WeatherMan (@IndiaWeather12) September 25, 2024

Visuals shared on social media show rainwater flooding streets as a heavy downpour disturbed the normal lives of Mumbaikars. 

Waterlogging in Mulund West 

Waterlogging scenes from Mulund West as the heavy rains continue! 🌧️

Stay cautious and avoid waterlogged areas. 🌊 #MumbaiRains#MulundWest#Mumbai#Maharashtra#India

pic.twitter.com/qRw1Uz57Gf

— Mr. Shaz (@Wh_So_Serious) September 25, 2024

Road in Bhandup Flooded

Heavy downpour in Bhandup! 🌧️ Streets are flooded, and residents are braving the weather.

Stay safe, Mumbaikars! 🌊#MumbaiRains#Bhandup#Mumbai#Maharashtra#India

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— Mr. Shaz (@Wh_So_Serious) September 25, 2024

The India Meteorological Department (IMD), in its forecast, has issued an orange alert for Wednesday, predicting heavy to moderate rainfall. The weather department forecasted thunderstorms and lightning with gusty winds in the city and suburbs for the next 24 hours. The IMD has issued an orange alert for Mumbai, Thane and Palghar for Wednesday and a red alert for Raigad and Pune districts.