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Mumbai braces for intense rainfall as the IMD issues an Orange Alert predicting 200mm+ downpour, thunderstorms, and waterlogging across key areas. Overcast skies to persist throughout the week. Stay updated with live weather alerts and traffic updates.
The city of dreams, Mumbai, is expected to experience ongoing wet conditions, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) releasing an ‘orange alert’ for the city on Thursday, as heavy rainfall this week has submerged roads, railway stations, and swamped some areas.
The IMD issued an orange alert for Thursday, predicting intense rainfall in Maharashtra’s capital throughout the week. The IMD forecast indicates that the intense rainfall is likely to diminish on Friday. Nonetheless, the heavy rain is predicted to persist on June 21 and 22.
According to latest report by IMD, the past 24 hours saw heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in isolated areas over north Konkan, Gujarat Region, Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Meghalaya. Thunderstorms with gusty winds (50-70 kmph) affected Konkan, Assam, and Meghalaya.
The southwest monsoon advanced over most parts of Bihar and East Uttar Pradesh. Forecasts indicate very heavy rainfall in Gujarat, north Konkan, and Madhya Maharashtra, with heavy rainfall expected across Northeast India and parts of West and Northwest India through June 25. Hot, humid conditions expected in Tamil Nadu and Coastal Andhra Pradesh.
esides Mumbai, Pune is expected to experience significant rainfall on Thursday. The meteorological department stated that the rain will persist in Mumbai next week, with the city expected to experience precipitation on June 23 and 24.
Mumbai, the bustling financial capital of India, is once again grappling with the full force of the monsoon.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange Alert for the city, warning residents of heavy to very heavy rainfall exceeding 200mm over the next several days. With dark clouds looming and relentless showers predicted to lash the region, Mumbaikars are bracing for a challenging week ahead marked by traffic snarls, waterlogging, and power disruptions.
According to the latest weather bulletin released by the IMD, the city is expected to witness intermittent rainfall ranging from 100mm to 200mm per day, with localized areas likely to exceed this threshold. The alert has been upgraded to Orange, which signals authorities and residents to be prepared for possible emergencies.
The alert spans across Mumbai City, Mumbai Suburban, Thane, and Palghar districts, with warnings of gusty winds up to 45–55 km/h, thunderstorms, and lightning strikes. The IMD’s Doppler radar has already detected heavy cloud formations advancing from the Arabian Sea.
| Date | Rainfall (mm) | Area Most Affected |
|---|---|---|
| June 17 | 112 mm | Western Suburbs |
| June 18 | 139 mm | South Mumbai |
| June 19 | 178 mm | Central & Eastern Zones |
| June 20 | 205 mm (projected) | Entire Mumbai Region |
The Santacruz observatory, which monitors rainfall in the suburban areas, recorded 178 mm on June 19 alone, while Colaba, representing South Mumbai, logged 164 mm. With the IMD predicting another 600–800 mm of rainfall by the end of the week, waterlogging, tree falls, and transport delays are expected to intensify.
The current weather pattern has brought not only showers but also persistent overcast skies and a significant dip in temperatures. Mumbai residents woke up to dark clouds and hazy skies, with temperatures hovering around 24°C to 27°C — a drop of nearly 4°C below average for this time of year.
This dip in temperature offers temporary relief from the summer heat but has disrupted air traffic operations with low visibility being reported at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), leading to several delays and two flight diversions as of Thursday morning.
Central Railway and Western Railway services are running with delays of 15–30 minutes, especially between Dadar, Kurla, Andheri, and Borivali, due to waterlogging on tracks and signal failures. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has deployed emergency teams to clear major waterlogged junctions like:
- Hindmata (Dadar)
- Sion Circle
- King’s Circle
- Milan Subway
- Andheri Subway
Commuters are advised to avoid low-lying routes and use navigation apps that provide real-time rain alerts and traffic updates. BEST bus services have also been partially diverted in 15+ routes due to submerged roads.
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