Mumbai and surrounding regions in Maharashtra have experienced continuous heavy rainfall since August 18, 2025, leading to widespread waterlogging and severe disruption of daily life. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Mumbai and its suburbs, prompting the closure of schools, colleges, and government offices. The city received 177 millimeters of rain within six to eight hours on August 18, causing knee-deep water levels in several low-lying areas including Kurla, Chembur, Bandra, Matunga, and Nalasopara. Key infrastructure such as railway tracks at Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and Nalasopara Station were waterlogged, resulting in train service disruptions. The Mithi River in Mumbai rose near the danger mark, with its waters entering slum areas like Ambedkar Nagar in the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC). Flood-like conditions were also reported in Kolhapur, while other cities like Pune and Chandigarh experienced heavy rainfall and waterlogging. At least one fatality and one injury were reported due to the rains. Authorities urged residents to stay safe as the city grapples with transportation paralysis and ongoing weather challenges.