On May 26, monsoons arrived abruptly in Mumbai, marking its earliest recorded arrival in the city since 1950; nearly two weeks ahead of schedule. South Mumbai bore the brunt of the downpour, with Nariman Point receiving a staggering 252 mm of rainfall within just 13 hours.
The heavy rains caused severe waterlogging across the city, bringing daily life to a halt and disrupting services, including a shutdown of Metro Line 3 services after flooding was reported at the 17-day-old Worli underground station near Acharya Atre Chowk.
Mumbai Metro officials announced on social media that, due to an unexpected technical problem, Metro Line 3 trains will temporarily run only up to Worli Station instead of reaching Acharya Atre Chowk.
Airlines like IndiGo and Air India warned passengers of delays due to severe weather.
The monsoon’s early arrival the earliest in 75 years has left Mumbaikars scrambling as IMD predicts heavy rains till May 30. With low-lying areas submerged and transport in chaos, the city braces for more chaos ahead.
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