Mumbai Rains Alert: On the morning of 13 August 2025, Mumbai once again came under the grip of torrential rain. Marine Drive, situated on the banks of the Arabian Sea, which is bustling with hundreds of people every day, was seen wrapped in a blanket of thick clouds today. The continuously falling raindrops were soaking the city in unison with the waves of the sea. People were going out to their work, battling the water with the help of umbrellas and raincoats.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that this rain is not a game of a few hours, but a process that will continue for many days. According to the department, heavy to very heavy rains may continue in many parts of Maharashtra, including Mumbai, till 18 August 2025.
Clouds will wreak havoc in Maharashtra
The Regional Meteorological Center in Mumbai said that there will be torrential rains in South Konkan-Goa, North Konkan, and the Ghat areas of Maharashtra for the next few days. There is also a possibility of rain accompanied by lightning and thunder in parts of Central Maharashtra and Marathwada.
With heavy rainfall in the city, there is a threat of delay in traffic and rail services. Due to the possibility of waterlogging in low-lying areas, the administration has appealed to the people to be cautious.
Rain havoc in North India too
According to the latest report of IMD, not only Maharashtra, but many states of North India are also on the target of rain at this time. Uttarakhand is expected to receive extremely heavy rainfall on August 13, while heavy rain is also expected between August 10 to 12 and then from August 14 to 16.
Jammu and Kashmir may receive very heavy rains from August 13 to 15. Himachal Pradesh will receive continuous rains between August 11 and 14, and another spell of rain may start on August 16. Heavy rains are also expected at many places in eastern and western Uttar Pradesh during August 13 to 15.
Scene of devastation in Himachal Pradesh
This monsoon is proving to be fatal in Himachal Pradesh. According to the State Disaster Management Authority, so far, 240 people have died in rain-related incidents. Of these, 125 deaths occurred in disasters like landslides, floods, and cloudbursts, while 115 people died in road accidents caused by rain.
In the last 24 hours, 330 roads have been closed. Mandi district is the worst affected, where 192 roads are blocked. 139 roads are closed in Lahaul-Spiti, 73 in Kullu, and 25 in Kangra.
Power supply has also been badly affected. 198 power distribution transformers (DTRs) are down, out of which the maximum 41 DTRs are closed in Kangra, 34 in Mandi, and 10 in Shimla. 141 water schemes have also been disrupted.
The challenge of the monsoon and people’s struggle
Though rain is a part of everyday life in Mumbai, the continuous heavy rain has increased the risk of waterlogging and traffic jams. At the same time, in the Himalayan states, this rain is making the moisture-filled slopes of the mountains unstable, due to which the risk of landslides has increased manifold.
In the coming days, from the Arabian Sea to the Himalayan valleys, the drops falling from the sky will not only irrigate the land, but will also test the endurance and preparedness of the people. The warning of the Meteorological Department is clear – caution is safety.