Mumbai floods as heavy monsoon rains inundate city

Heavy monsoon rains swept across Mumbai on Thursday, inundating low‑lying districts and triggering widespread flooding in the city’s financial hub. Meteorological agencies recorded rainfall totals exceeding 150 mm in several hours, surpassing the threshold that typically initiates urban flash‑flood conditions.

The deluge submerged major thoroughfares in South Mumbai, including parts of Marine Drive and the Western Express Highway, halting commuter traffic and stranding thousands of vehicles. Mumbai’s municipal corporation deployed over 200 rescue teams, evacuating an estimated 12,000 residents from affected apartments and shelters. Power outages were reported in the Dharavi and Worli zones, while the local railway network suspended services on three lines until water levels receded. Officials warned that additional rainfall is forecast for the coming days and urged citizens to avoid non‑essential travel.

City authorities continue to monitor water levels and have activated emergency response protocols to clear drainage channels and restore essential services. The state disaster management agency has pledged further resources to assist displaced families, and updates will be issued as the situation evolves.