On August 18, BMC officials and staff arrived at Jaybhim Nagar for the demolition. But resident Meenabai Nimbole had filed a petition in the Bombay High Court seeking interim relief, asking for a stay on demolition until the monsoon ended. The HC did not grant a stay. This has left the residents fearing that evictions are now inevitable.

After days of heavy rains, Mumbai saw respite on Wednesday, with IMD predicting normal rainfall for Thursday. Schools, colleges, offices, banks, shops, and local trains are functioning as usual, as the city gradually returns to normalcy.

As of August 20, 2025, Mumbai continues to grapple with severe monsoon conditions. The city has been under a red alert since August 19, with the India Meteorological Department forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall through August 21.

The impact has been felt beyond the highway. Internal roads in Santacruz, Khar, Andheri and suburbs like Malad and Goregaon reported severe waterlogging, forcing residents to wade through knee-deep water. Local trains, Mumbai’s lifeline, also faced intermittent delays due to flooding on tracks, compounding commuter woes.

Mumbai was battered by heavy rainfall over the past few days, causing traffic disruptions and waterlogging in many parts of the city. However, the situation improved on Wednesday, with a reduction in the intensity of rainfall.

Heavy rains in India's financial capital Mumbai have disrupted the lives of millions of people, submerging roads and leading to flight and train cancellations. Many parts of the city remain inundated in waist-deep water,

IMD issued an extreme rainfall alert for several districts of Maharashtra. With an orange alert today, moderate showers are expected in Mumbai. Check latest updates here.

Mumbai is set for a very wet August 21, 2025, with moderate rainfall and a 96% chance of precipitation. Temperatures will remain mild, around 27°C, am

Heavy rain in Mumbai led to Mithi River swelling close to danger levels. The IMD has issued a red alert and University of Mumbai postponed Wednesday's exams.

According to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, the combined stock in the seven reservoirs that provide water to the city now stands at 95.13 pc