After a brief weekend lull, heavy rain returned to Mumbai overnight, submerging roads, disrupting traffic and prompting fresh weather warnings. The Andheri subway was closed after being completely waterlogged, while several suburbs recorded over 100 mm of rainfall within four hours.
Andheri subway closed as waterlogging disrupts traffic
Heavy overnight showers led to waterlogging across several low-lying areas, forcing authorities to shut the Andheri subway to vehicular traffic at 1:46 am. Police personnel were deployed at the site to prevent accidents. With Monday marking the start of the working week, commuters are likely to face delays due to rainfall and waterlogged roads.
Yellow Alert issued for Mumbai and neighbouring regions
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Yellow Alert for Mumbai, Thane and surrounding areas, forecasting moderate rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of up to 50 kmph. Moderate to heavy rain is forecast across parts of coastal Maharashtra through the first week of July.
More heavy rainfall expected through the first week of July
The latest spell follows a brief pause in monsoon activity over the weekend after the season’s first intense burst. Weather conditions are expected to remain favourable for rainfall as the monsoon strengthens over the Arabian Sea.
Suburbs receive over 100 mm of rain overnight
Mumbai’s suburbs witnessed intense rainfall between midnight and 4 am, with several locations recording more than 100 mm of rain.
- Veena Nagar, Mulund – 160.4 mm
- Versova – 156.8 mm
- Maharashtra Nagar School, Mankhurd – 123.4 mm
- Paspoli Municipal School, Powai – 122 mm
- Mithagar Municipal School, Mulund – 120.8 mm
- S Ward Office – 120.6 mm
Residents have been advised to remain cautious, particularly during the evening and night when thunderstorm activity is expected to intensify.
