Mumbai Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (46/100)
Is Mumbai safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Mumbai scores 46/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates India Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution, updated 16 Jun 2025); the UK FCDO advises against all travel to parts of the country (updated 7 Oct 2026); Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories). No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Natural disasters (score 30)
Transport safety (score 50)
September 27, 2026
Mumbai, India has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 46 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is transport safety at 50/100; the lowest-rated category is natural disasters at 30/100; last updated September 27, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the India travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Mumbai currently sits at 46/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine with normal precautions, but a few categories below score high enough that planning matters. The highest-rated risk category for Mumbai is transport safety (50/100), and the lowest is natural disasters (30/100). This page was last updated on September 27, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: security (60/100) and natural hazards (47/100).
A score of 46 is higher than the scores of 60% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 16, 2026
Mumbai maintains a moderate baseline risk with a US State Department advisory level 2 and a global dengue health notice. Travelers should note ongoing drought conditions in Southern India and recent aviation disruptions, including the delayed shift of international flights to Navi Mumbai.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 12:18 UTC
What should I do now?
- Run a real assessment. Open the calculator for live data (weather, advisory, news) layered onto this baseline.
- Transport safety (score 50/100): Use the safest available transit. For high-risk routes, prefer reputable carriers and avoid late-night driving.
- Government advisory (score 45/100): Read your country's current official advisory within 7 days of travel. Register with your embassy on arrival if available.
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Day vs Night Safety in Mumbai
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime conditions are generally secure along major corridors and commercial districts. Keep bags zipped and avoid displaying high-value items openly.
Risk levels elevate noticeably after dark outside main central zones. Avoid walking alone through unlit parks, alleys, or quiet transit stations; favor pre-booked door-to-door transport.
Safety by Traveler Type in Mumbai
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Older travelers
Health/transport risk is elevated. Confirm medical-evacuation cover, plan rest between transfers, and locate English-capable medical care on arrival.
Business travelers
Digital/money risk is elevated. Avoid public Wi-Fi for sensitive work, use a VPN, watch for card-skimming at ATMs, and carry minimal cash.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Mumbai for solo travelers (Crime 45/100 · Transport 50/100), women traveling solo (Crime 45/100), families with children (Health 40/100 · Natural disaster 30/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 45/100 · Political 40/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | medium |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | September 27, 2026 |
Live conditions in Mumbai
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Official travel advisory
Level 2 · Exercise Increased Caution
India - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Drought is on going in Southern India GREEN · country-wide · 2026-08-31
The Drought notification level is Green.
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-10-16 12:18:38 UTC
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Most flood events within 100 km of Mumbai happened in June (1 of 1 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the India travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the India entry requirements.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-16 07:26:45 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Mumbai
The most weather-stable two-month window for Mumbai is December–January, when typical daily temperatures run from about 19°C to 30°C and monthly rain averages 3 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include heavy rain season in June–September; monsoon in June–September. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 5, 2026.
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Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Mumbai
Mumbai has 10 hospitals, 10 police stations, 5 embassies, 10 pharmacies and 5 fire stations within 7 km of the city center in the latest OpenStreetMap extract.
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Facility list (works without JavaScript)
- Hospital: Alphine Life Solutions General Hospital
- Hospital: arpan nursing home
- Hospital: Bhabha Hospital
- Hospital: bhabha hospital
- Hospital: Buddh Colony BMC Hospital
- Hospital: City Hospital and Reserch Centre
- Hospital: Despande Nursing Home
- Hospital: Habib Hospital
- Hospital: Kurla Nursing Room
- Hospital: Muskaan Hospital
- Police: Bail Bazar Police Station
- Police: beat no 2
- Police: BKC Police Station
- Police: chembur police station
- Police: Chheda Nagar Police Station
- Police: Homeguard Central Training Institute
- Police: Nehru Nagar Kurla E Police Chowky
- Police: Nehru Nagar Kurla Police Station
- Police: Tilak Nagar Police Station
- Police: VB Nagar Police Station
- Embassy: British Deputy High Commission
- Embassy: Consulate General of Ireland
- Embassy: Consulate General of the United States of America in Mumbai
- Embassy: French consulate
- Embassy: Grand Duchy of Luxembourg Consulate
- Pharmacy: Unnamed pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Anu Medicals
- Pharmacy: Apollo Pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Balaji Medicals
- Pharmacy: City Medical Centre
- Pharmacy: Grand Medical
- Pharmacy: Laxmi Chemist & General Store
- Pharmacy: Noble Medicals
- Pharmacy: Om sai medical
- Pharmacy: Ritesh Medical
- Fire station: Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting
- Fire station: Chembur Fire Station
- Fire station: Kurla Agnishaman Kendra
- Fire station: Marol fire brigade
- Fire station: Testing Fire Station
Map and facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Locations can be incomplete or outdated; confirm before relying on them. See this destination’s numbers or browse emergency numbers by country.
Emergency numbers (India)
| Police | 100 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 102 |
| Fire | 101 |
| General | 112 |
See nearby hospitals, police, pharmacies, embassies, and fire stations on the safety map.
Medical access
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | medium |
| Emergency response | medium |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | medium |
The provided search results do not contain specific details regarding hospital access, emergency response, or healthcare facilities for travelers in Mumbai.
Common scam patterns
- Online Share-Trading Scam. Cyber criminals deceive individuals through online investment platforms and WhatsApp groups promising high stock returns, initially letting them withdraw small profits to build trust. Once large amounts are invested, withdrawals are blocked and victims suffer massive financial losses. Tip: Never invest money through unverified online trading platforms or social media groups promising guaranteed returns.
- Taxi Overcharging Scam. Some taxi drivers fail to use the official meter and attempt to overcharge passengers for fares. Passengers must remain vigilant about standard meter usage. Tip: Always insist that the driver uses the meter or book rides through verified transport methods.
Area notes
- Colaba. A central locality in Mumbai featuring major landmarks and popular destinations for travelers.
- Mumbai City District. One of the administrative districts forming part of the main city area of Mumbai.
- Mumbai Suburban District. An administrative district that forms a major portion of the greater Mumbai urban area.
Nearest embassies & consulates
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Calculate my trip riskScore history
| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 47 → 46 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 45 → 47 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| May 15, 2026 | — → 45 | moderate | Data update Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + Global Peace Index references) |
Every editorial change to Mumbai's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Mumbai
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Mumbai, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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