Mumbai Rain Today: Mumbai received 103 mm of rainfall in a span of 21 hours until 5:30 am today.

Hours of continuous rainfall in Mumbai and adjoining districts led to water-logging in several parts of the city today. Schools in Mumbai are closed today after heavy rainfall last night while a red alert was sounded by the weather office today.​ The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) advised locals to avoid "venturing near the sea of walking in water-logged areas".

"In wake of IMD's warning of heavy rainfall for the rest of the day too, the schools shall remain closed today. The Principals of the schools where students are already in, are requested to take all precautions and ensure that the children are sent back home carefully and safely," the BMC tweeted this morning in wake of Mumbai rain.

Mumbai received 103 mm of rainfall in a span of 21 hours until 5:30 am today, private weather forecaster Skymet said. The meteorologists at Skymet have predicted moderate rains with a few intense spells in Mumbai today as well as tomorrow.

Here are the LIVE updates on Mumbai rain:

Sep 04, 2019 19:11 (IST) Stranded Passengers being taken out of a train stuck between Sion and Kurla









Sep 04, 2019 17:22 (IST) Waterlogging at Palghar after heavy rain









Sep 04, 2019 16:48 (IST) NDRF team in East Mumbai's Kurla









Sep 04, 2019 16:12 (IST) Waterlogged railway tracks after heavy rain in Thane





Sep 04, 2019 15:59 (IST) Central Railway: Due to continuous & heavy rains, services stopped between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT)-Thane on main line. CSMT-Vadala/Andheri/Goregaon; Vadala-Vashi on harbour line; Belapur-Kharkopar on 4th corridor. #Maharashtrapic.twitter.com/xFsAOw4AF6 - ANI (@ANI) September 4, 2019

Sep 04, 2019 15:57 (IST) Trains cancelled due to heavy rain in Mumbai (Source ANI)

12925 Paschim Express 12216 Delhi Garibrath 22949 Bandra T. Delhi Exp 22917 Haridwar Exp 14708 Ranakpur Exp

Sep 04, 2019 15:52 (IST) The residents around Mithi River have been evacuated temporarily to a safer BMC shelter. We are grateful for the @NDRFHQ and @indiannavy for always standing by the MCGM staff in relief and rescue operations #MumbaiRain#MCGMUpdatespic.twitter.com/Oo6wBxVFKL &mdash Mumbai, BMC (@mybmc) September 4, 2019

Sep 04, 2019 15:47 (IST) Residents around Mithi River evacuated: BMC

"The residents around Mithi River have been evacuated temporarily to a safer BMC shelter," the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation tweeted today.

Sep 04, 2019 13:53 (IST) Red alert in Mumbai: Official

Deputy Director General of Meteorology, IMD Mumbai, KS Hosalikar says: "We don't keep rainfall records on hourly basis but more than 100 mm rainfall in three hours is extremely heavy rainfall. We have now given a red alert in Mumbai, Thane and Palghar. Rainfall will continue like this for the next 24 hours."

A red alert means likelihood of heavy to very heavy rain.

monthly average rainfall of sept for Mumbai crossed in 4+ days. Normals for period of 1960 to 2010 are below

327.1 mm Scz

304.6 mm Col

Rainfall continues in Mumbai - K S Hosalikar (@Hosalikar_KS) September 4, 2019 Out of the 150 weather stations in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), around 100 recorded over 200 mm rainfall in last 24 hours, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. Deputy Director General of Meteorology, IMD Mumbai, KS Hosalikar says: "We don't keep rainfall records on hourly basis but more than 100 mm rainfall in three hours is extremely heavy rainfall. We have now given a red alert in Mumbai, Thane and Palghar. Rainfall will continue like this for the next 24 hours."

Sep 04, 2019 13:38 (IST) Trains stopped temporarily between Vasai and Virar

Water level has gone above 300 mm at Nallasopara. Hence, train operations stopped temporarily between Vasai and Virar.

Services have also been stopped due to continuous heavy rains and waterlogging between Kurla and Chunabhatti.

Sep 04, 2019 13:08 (IST) BMC asks Mumbai residents to stay indoors

"Considering IMD's heavy rainfall warning, we request Mumbaikars to stay indoors in safe premises till the water in low lying areas recedes. Please call us on 1916 or tweet to us for updates," the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has tweeted.

Sep 04, 2019 12:41 (IST) Flights might get affected: SpiceJet

"Due to Bad Weather (Heavy Rainfall) at Mumbai (BOM), our departures/arrivals and their consequential flights might get affected. Passengers are requested to keep a check on their flight status..." the private carrier says.

Sep 04, 2019 12:18 (IST) NDRF team dispatched for Kurla

A team of National Disaster Response Force has been dispatched for Bail Bazar road in Kurla, Mumbai, due to increase in water level in Mithi river. A team of National Disaster Response Force has been dispatched for Bail Bazar road in Kurla, Mumbai, due to increase in water level in Mithi river.

Sep 04, 2019 11:58 (IST) Trains delayed by 10-15 minutes: Central Railway

Our team is constantly monitoring water level to run services smoothly, it says on Twitter.

Western Railways says a few long distance trains are being regulated and suburban trains are running at a restricted speed.

"As water level has reached above 120 mm of tracks at Nallasopara on Up fast lines, few long distance trains are regulated & suburban are running at restricted speed," the Western Railways has tweeted.

Sep 04, 2019 11:55 (IST) Avoid going out: Skymet

Private weather forecaster Skymet says high tide during afternoon around 3 pm might increase water-logging in parts of Mumbai. "Avoid going out, if its not very necessary," it says.

Sep 04, 2019 11:53 (IST) Indigo issues travel advisory

Keep enough travel time in hand and a tab on your flight status, the private carrier says on Twitter. #6ETravelAdvisory: It's been pouring in #Mumbai. Keep enough travel time in hand and a tab on your flight status. For flight status, visit https://t.co/TQCzzy2a2s or send an SMS ST <flight no.><flight date> as DDMM, e.g. for flight 6E-333 for Sep 04, send ST 333 0409 to 566772. - IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) September 4, 2019

Sep 04, 2019 11:40 (IST) Water logging in Navi Mumbai

Visuals from Navi Mumbai: Maharashtra: Water logging in Navi Mumbai following heavy rainfall. pic.twitter.com/AQxHS5xgHC - ANI (@ANI) September 4, 2019

Sep 04, 2019 11:36 (IST) Flights to and from Mumbai may be impacted: Vistara

"Due to heavy rains in Mumbai, flights to/from Mumbai may be impacted throughout the day. Please visit http://airvistara.com or SMS UK <flight no> to 9289228888 for updated flight status. Thank you," private carrier Vistara has tweeted.

Sep 04, 2019 11:11 (IST) Mumbai Police says traffic moving at slow pace

The official Twitter handle of Mumbai Police posted a list of areas which are water-logged due to rainfall.

"Dear Mumbaikars, Traffic moving slow due to heavy showers & water logging at following places. Please be advised about waterlogging at the following locations: Amrut Nagar Jn., Gandhi Nagar, Ghatkopar, Sakinaka Junction, Sonapur Junction, Mulund." it has tweeted, adding some more areas. Netaji Palkar chowk, Andheri



Ganesh Mishthanna, Antop Hill



90 Feet Road, Sai Baba Nagar, Dharavi.



Andheri Subway.



Chincholi Port Rd. New link road Malad.



Shivaji Chowk, Antop Hill.



Western Express Highway, Metro Stn. (2/3) - Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) September 4, 2019 (3/3)Milan Subway, Santacruz



Wadala King Circle.



Poisar Subway



Hindmata Junction



Dadar T.T Circle



Postal Colony, Chembur



Surve Jn. LBS Road. Kurla (W).



Mazgaon dockyard Jn.



Please take adequate precautions and ensure safety#Dial100 in case of an emergency.#MumbaiRains - Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) September 4, 2019

Sep 04, 2019 11:08 (IST) Skymet predicts moderate rains with few intense spell

Mumbai received 103 mm of rainfall in 21 hours until 5:30 am today, private weather forecaster Skymet said. The meteorologists at Skymet have predicted moderate rains with a few intense spells in Mumbai today as well as tomorrow.

Sep 04, 2019 10:41 (IST) Water-logging in Sion area in Mumbai

An orange alert was sounded by the weather office on Tuesday for the next two days. Mumbai: Sion area gets water-logged following rainfall in the city. #Maharashtrapic.twitter.com/Wp2QXLTpq0 - ANI (@ANI) September 4, 2019

Sep 04, 2019 10:40 (IST) No major disruptions in air travel

At the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, no major air traffic disruptions have been reported so far. "Operations are so far normal with minor delays of 10-15 minutes," an airport official said.