Key Points

Mumbai faced severe traffic disruptions as heavy rains lashed the city on Sunday morning. The IMD predicts continued rainfall across Maharashtra with a depression system weakening over Madhya Maharashtra. Roads in Thane district suffered significant damage from earlier downpours, causing hours-long gridlocks. Coastal regions including Konkan and Goa remain on high alert for intense monsoon activity.

Key Points: Mumbai Rains Cause Traffic Chaos as IMD Issues Statewide Alert

  • Heavy rains trigger severe traffic jams in Mumbai
  • IMD warns of extended rainfall across Maharashtra
  • Depression system weakens over Madhya Maharashtra
  • Konkan-Goa belt braces for very heavy showers
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Rain lashes parts of Mumbai; state on alert

Heavy rainfall disrupts Mumbai traffic while IMD warns of continued downpours across Maharashtra and neighboring states.

"The Depression over Madhya Maharashtra moved nearly east-northeastwards with a speed of 20 kmph - Indian Meteorological Department"

Mumbai, May 25

Rain lashed parts of Mumbai on Sunday morning, with the Indian Meteorological Department forecasting heavy rainfall in the state for the next few days.

Visuals from the city showed a heavy traffic jam in the city due to the rain.

Meanwhile, the Indian Meteorological Department in a post on social media X stated that the depression over Madhya Maharashtra had moved nearly east-northeastwards with a speed of 20 kilometers per hour over the last six hours.

"The Depression over Madhya Maharashtra moved nearly east-northeastwards with a speed of 20 kmph during past 6 hours, and lay centred at 2330 Hrs IST of yesterday, the 24th May 2025 over Madhya Maharashtra near latitude 17.5° N & longitude 75.3° E, about 100 km northeast of Sangli(Maharashtra), 70 km west-southwest of Sholapur (Maharashtra), 110 km southwest of Osmanbad (Marathwada) and 240 km west of Bidar (N. I. Karnataka)," the post read.

Further, IMD has predicted the movement of the depression east-northeastwards across Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada and the Northern interior Karnataka.

"It is very likely to continue to move nearly east-northeastwards across south Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada & North Interior Karnataka and weaken gradually into a well-marked low pressure area during the next 12 hours," the post further read.

Earlier on May 23, Mumbai received light showers, as IMD forecasted generally cloudy skies with heavy rain.

"The city is likely to experience 'generally cloudy sky with heavy rain' today", as per the Indian Meteorological Department.

Earlier, a massive traffic jam was reported on the Bhiwandi-Wada road in Maharashtra's Thane district on Thursday, following heavy rainfall late Wednesday night that severely damaged the road surface.

The downpour created large potholes and significantly slowed traffic movement, with the situation further aggravated by ongoing road construction work.

The traffic congestion extended for nearly 7 to 8 kilometres, with many commuters stranded for over four hours.

The IMD has forecast continued heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of the west coast, including Konkan, Goa, Karnataka, and Kerala, over the next few days.

- ANI

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Rajesh K.
Every year same story! BMC spends crores but our roads turn into rivers with first heavy shower. When will Mumbai get proper drainage system? 😤 My office commute took 3 hours today instead of usual 45 mins.
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Priya M.
Stay safe Mumbaikars! Our city's spirit is stronger than any rainfall 🌧️❤️ Just checked IMD website - they're predicting more showers tomorrow. Better carry extra clothes if you're going out.
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Amit S.
Why can't authorities complete road repairs before monsoon? This Bhiwandi-Wada road situation is unacceptable. Taxpayers' money going down the drain (literally!). Need better planning from local administration.
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Sunita R.
Good to see IMD giving such detailed updates now. Their social media alerts are really helpful for planning travel. But wish municipal corporations would act on these warnings proactively instead of reacting after damage is done.
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Vikram J.
Mumbai's infrastructure can't handle this rainfall intensity anymore. Climate change is real folks! We need long-term solutions, not temporary fixes. Coastal cities need special focus in national disaster management plans.
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Neha P.
Remember 2005 deluge? We've come far in disaster preparedness but still miles to go. Kudos to traffic police managing these jams though! 👮‍♂️ Maybe companies should implement more work-from-home during peak monsoon days?

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