India monsoon LIVE: IMD points crimson alert in Mumbai as heavy downpour causes waterlogging

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IMD Mumbai issued a warning of intense rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds (30–40 kmph) in elements of north and central Maharashtra, together with Nashik, Dhule, Jalgaon, Aurangabad area, Beed, and Nanded.

Updated – August 16, 2025 07:42 am IST

Commuters throughout rain in Mumbai. File | Photo Credit: PTI

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a crimson alert for Mumbai on Saturday (August 16, 2025) as the town grapples with waterlogging in a number of areas.

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Between August 15 and 16, 2025, Mumbai recorded heavy rainfall with common totals of 99.61 mm within the City (CT), 142.80 mm within the Eastern Suburbs (ES), and 144.57 mm within the Western Suburbs (WS).

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has suggested residents to keep away from stepping out until needed. Overnight showers have led to extreme waterlogging in a number of elements of the town, together with the Milan Subway, Kurla, Chembur, Gandhi Market, and Andheri.

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