India monsoon LIVE: Red alert issued for Mumbai; schools and colleges to remain shut on August 19 in Thane and Palghar

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Due to heavy rainfall in Karnataka’s Dharwad district over the past couple of days authorities have announced a holiday for schools on August 19

Updated - August 19, 2025 08:28 am IST

A man pushes his bike in flooded street in Dadar after heavy rains lash parts of Mumbai on Monday morning, August 18, 2025. | Photo Credit: Emmanual Yogini

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Mumbai, indicating extremely heavy rainfall in isolated areas. Meanwhile, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday (August 18, 2025) issued a warning about the severe weather conditions in the state, particularly in Mumbai, due to heavy rainfall.

Mumbai received 177 mm of rainfall in just 6-8 hours, prompting the CM to advise citizens to take precautions as more showers are expected along with high tides. A red alert has been issued for Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad, with the IMD forecasting extremely heavy rainfall in these areas.”

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IndiGo Airlines on Tuesday (August 19, 2025) issued a travel advisory for passengers flying out of Mumbai due to heavy rainfall and waterlogging in the city. Several routes to the airport are experiencing waterlogging, leading to sluggish traffic and operational challenges. Delays in departures and arrivals are expected, and passengers are advised to check their flight status via the IndiGo app or website.

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August 19, 2025 08:28
Government declares a holiday for schools and colleges in Palghar, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, due to red alert
Authorities have declared holidays for schools and colleges on Tuesday as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for August 18-19 in Thane and Palghar districts. - The Hindu Bureau
August 19, 2025 08:26
IndiGo Airlines issues travel advisory for passengers flying out of Mumbai due to heavy rainfall, waterlogging in the city
IndiGo Airlines on Tuesday issued a travel advisory for passengers flying out of Mumbai due to heavy rainfall and waterlogging in the city.
Several routes to the airport are experiencing waterlogging, leading to sluggish traffic and operational challenges. Delays in departures and arrivals are expected, and passengers are advised to check their flight status via the IndiGo app or website.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Mumbai, indicating extremely heavy rainfall in isolated areas. - ANI

Published - August 19, 2025

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