Overview

• IMD issued red nowcast warnings for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad and Ratnagiri, with an orange alert for the city through the day and gusts of 40–60 km/h.
• Mumbai logged over 200 mm of rain in 11 hours on Tuesday, with officials describing near cloudburst conditions and some areas reporting 300–350 mm in 24 hours.
• Suburban rail services were suspended on key corridors Tuesday and resumed overnight with cancellations and 15–45 minute delays, while at least eight flights were diverted and airlines warned of disruptions.
• Rescuers evacuated 782 people from two stalled Monorail trains after an overload-linked power failure, and NDRF and civic teams moved 400+ residents as the Mithi River rose to 3.9 metres near its danger mark.
• Authorities reported 21 rain-related deaths across Maharashtra since August 15 plus six in the past day; Mumbai University postponed August 20 exams and local closures were ordered in Thane and Lonavala.