9
Extreme
Flood Risk in Mumbai, India
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
Risk: 9Historical: 8
Key Risk Factors
- High risk rating for Mumbai based on ThinkHazard (Coastal flood)
- 29 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- Active in the last 12 months (6 events)
- Significant river or coastal flood exposure
Peak season: March-September
Last significant event: Flood - Mumbai, Goa, Karnataka and Maharashtra, India (2023-09-28)
Highest Risk Cities for Floods
Mumbai is not in the top 10 for flood risk among tracked cities.
How Mumbai Compares
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Notable Flood Events Near Mumbai
Floods - Mumbai, India
June 9, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Floods - Mumbai, India
July 17, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Mumbai, India
August 30, 2017 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Mumbai, Goa, Karnataka and Maharashtra, India
August 2, 2023 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Mumbai, Goa, Karnataka and Maharashtra, India
September 27, 2023 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood Preparedness Tips
- 1.Know if your property is in a flood zone — check FEMA maps
- 2.Consider flood insurance even if not in a high-risk zone
- 3.Never drive through flooded roadways — Turn Around, Don’t Drown
- 4.Move valuables and important documents to upper floors
- 5.Install sump pumps and check valves in plumbing
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Score: 9/10
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Score: 0/10
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Score: 9/10
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