Mumbai Rains: Schools, Colleges Reopen as Weather Improves

Fast Summary:

• Heavy rains in Maharashtra disrupted normal life, causing village cut-offs, house inundations, and landslides on August 20, 2025.
• The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts reduced rainfall intensity in mumbai starting Thursday, August 21.
• Two separate electrocution incidents led to six fatalities: five family members in Jalgaon district and a 17-year-old youth in Mumbai’s Bhandup area during the downpour.
• Public transport services-including local trains-in Mumbai resumed normal operation after disruptions caused by torrential rain on Tuesday. Schools and colleges reopened as floodwaters receded.
• Thane and Palghar districts suffered similar impacts from heavy rainfall with villages cut off, houses flooded, and landslides reported. One person died falling into a water-filled quarry in Thane district while an inundated bridge was closed due to flooding near Kalyan.

Indian Opinion Analysis:
The recurring monsoon-related disruptions highlight Maharashtra’s vulnerability to extreme weather events intensified by climate change dynamics. While public systems such as transport quickly resumed operations after the deluge-a positive sign of preparedness-fatalities from electrocution underline persistent gaps in urban infrastructure safety during adverse conditions. The severe impact on Thane and Palghar further emphasizes that rural districts share similar risk profiles but may lack adequate disaster management resources compared to urban centers like Mumbai.

As IMD predicts slowing rainfall intensity from Thursday onward,efforts shoudl now focus on damage assessment and community support measures for affected regions-especially for those displaced or isolated due to flooding or landslide incidents. Enduring investments into drainage systems and infrastructure resilience remain crucial for tackling such scenarios proactively as monsoon risks persist yearly.

Read more: Five of family die after electrocution in jalgaon; teen killed by fallen live wire in Mumbai

!People at Marine Drive as dark clouds hover | Photo Credit: PTI