Mumbai Experiencing Downpour Today: Is Work Suspended Due to IMD Weather Warning and BMC Guidance?
Mumbai, August 28, 2025 - The monsoon season continues to pose challenges for the bustling city of Mumbai, but office operations are carrying on as usual.
On August 19, 2025, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) ordered all government and semi-government offices shut due to relentless rainfall and a Red Alert from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Private offices were advised to allow work-from-home on that day, but no such closure or work-from-home advisory for today, August 28, has been mentioned.
Current weather updates indicate that Mumbai is experiencing isolated heavy rains through August 27 and moderate rains on August 28, but there is no official announcement of office closures for today. The only closures noted for August 28 are related to schools in some other states like Jammu and Kashmir, not Mumbai.
In contrast, schools in Mumbai were declared closed on prior days, but they remain open according to the BMC's latest order, dismissing fake closure messages. Schools in Navi Mumbai, Thane, and Panvel have declared holidays, however.
The Mumbai weather today remains unstable but slightly less severe than Tuesday. Heavy rainfall at isolated spots in Mumbai is forecasted for August 20, but intensity is expected to ease from Thursday onwards. The Santacruz observatory logged 206.6 mm, Colaba 100.2 mm, and Vikhroli 223.5 mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours on August 20, making it one of the heaviest spells of the season.
The city is experiencing waterlogging, traffic jams, and long commutes due to the heavy rainfall on August 20. The Police Commissioner has appealed to companies to allow flexible work where possible, given the current Mumbai weather conditions. Many private offices in Bandra-Kurla Complex and Lower Parel have continued remote work as a precaution due to the Mumbai weather today.
A Mumbai Monorail stalled mid-track on August 20, and 200 passengers were rescued. The IMD Mumbai rain alert has been downgraded from red to orange for August 20, 2025.
Mumbai University has postponed its August 19 exams to August 23. Despite the challenging conditions, no fresh closure orders have been issued by the BMC for August 20, meaning Mumbai government offices and private offices are officially expected to remain open.
The Mumbai government continues to monitor the situation closely, and further announcements may follow if conditions worsen. Travelers are advised to check workplace advisories, use staggered timings, and avoid unnecessary travel.
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