Heavy rainfall on Saturday caused severe waterlogging in Bhiwandi area in Maharashtra, following the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) red alert for the district.
The busy Teen Batti Bhaji Market was completely inundated as rainwater flooded the area, disrupting normal business and traffic.
Large sections of the vegetable market were submerged, making it difficult for traders, customers and vehicles to move through the area.
The waterlogged roads also slowed traffic around the market, with commuters facing delays as the heavy rain continued.
The red alert
The IMD had earlier issued a red alert for the district, warning of intense rainfall and the possibility of localised flooding.
The officials have advised residents to remain cautious, avoid flooded areas where possible and follow official weather advisories until conditions improve.
Bhiwandi, Maharashtra: Following the IMD's red alert for the district, continuous heavy rainfall since morning has inundated the Teen Batti Bhaji Market area, leaving it completely waterlogged. pic.twitter.com/Jsm4rxSjIh
— IANS (@ians_india) July 4, 2026
Rains in Mumbai
Meanwhile, rains on Saturday also continued to lash parts of Mumbai on Saturday.
Mumbai's eastern suburbs received the highest rainfall between 8 am and 3 pm on Saturday, with Vikhroli recording the city's highest rainfall during the seven-hour period, the official data from the city's civic body stated.
According to rainfall data, the Building Proposal Office in Vikhroli West recorded 205.8 mm of rainfall, making it the wettest location in Mumbai on Saturday.
Top rainfall in eastern Mumbai
Several other locations in the eastern suburbs also recorded exceptionally heavy rainfall:
- Building Proposal Office, Vikhroli West - 205.8 mm
- Paspoli Municipal School, Powai - 197.6 mm
- Tagore Nagar Municipal School, Vikhroli - 194.4 mm
- Vikhroli Fire Station - 182.8 mm
- Bhandup Complex - 179.2 mm
The heavy rain led to waterlogging in several low-lying areas including the busy Andheri subway and affected normal movement across parts of the eastern suburbs.
Western suburbs also witness heavy showers
The western suburbs also experienced significant rainfall during the same period.
The highest readings included:
- Hinduhridaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Municipal School, Jogeshwari - 162 mm
- Chakala Municipal School, Andheri - 155.2 mm
- Andheri Fire Station - 153.4 mm
- K West Ward Office - 152.2 mm
- Chincholi Fire Station - 147 mm
- Lower Rainfall in South and Central Mumbai
Rainfall in the city division was comparatively lower.
The highest rainfall figures recorded were:
- Colaba Pumping Station - 75.4 mm
- Pratiksha Nagar Municipal School, Sion - 69.8 mm
- F North Ward Office - 62.6 mm
- Rawali Camp - 56.65 mm
- B Nadkarni Park Municipal School, Wadala - 55.6 mm
The widespread rainfall comes as Mumbai remains under the influence of an active monsoon.
* This article was originally published here
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