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Heavy Rain Floods Mumbai Streets as IMD Issues Red Alert for Next 3 Hours
✍️ DD News
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 09:38 AM
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The Indian Meteorological Department has placed Mumbai under a red alert for the next three hours as heavy rain triggers widespread waterlogging across the city.
Mumbai’s streets turned into temporary rivers early Tuesday as intense downpours caused water to accumulate in low‑lying areas and major thoroughfares. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) raised the alert to red for the next three hours, signalling the highest level of weather warning.
Traffic authorities reported severe disruptions, with several arterial roads partially submerged and commuters forced to seek alternative routes. Public transport services, including local trains and buses, were temporarily halted on affected sections to ensure passenger safety.
City officials urged residents to avoid non‑essential travel, keep windows and doors closed, and stay updated through official channels. Emergency response teams were deployed to assist stranded motorists and to clear drainage obstructions where possible.
Meteorologists forecast that the heavy rainfall will gradually ease after the red‑alert period, but warned that residual water could linger in pockets, prolonging inconvenience for commuters.
The IMD will continue monitoring the situation and will issue further advisories if conditions deteriorate.
Traffic authorities reported severe disruptions, with several arterial roads partially submerged and commuters forced to seek alternative routes. Public transport services, including local trains and buses, were temporarily halted on affected sections to ensure passenger safety.
City officials urged residents to avoid non‑essential travel, keep windows and doors closed, and stay updated through official channels. Emergency response teams were deployed to assist stranded motorists and to clear drainage obstructions where possible.
Meteorologists forecast that the heavy rainfall will gradually ease after the red‑alert period, but warned that residual water could linger in pockets, prolonging inconvenience for commuters.
The IMD will continue monitoring the situation and will issue further advisories if conditions deteriorate.