Overview

• The BMC reported more than 200 mm of rain in 11 hours on Tuesday, with the city logging roughly 37% of its average August rainfall over 54 hours.
• A viral video shows two youths swimming to a nearly submerged SUV in a Thane underpass and helping the driver and passenger exit through the windows, as posted by Vinay Dalvi on X.
• Separate footage from Goregaon shows children swimming outside Oberoi Mall during severe waterlogging, prompting criticism of drainage and warnings over health risks.
• Central Railways suspended Harbour line services because of submerged tracks, and airlines issued travel advisories as delays and disruptions spread.
• The BMC closed schools and colleges and urged work from home, and NDRF teams were deployed across Mumbai and nearby districts for emergency response.