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.
Newly inaugurated Worli underground metro station of Aqua line 3 submerged in water this morning. #MumbaiRain pic.twitter.com/D0gwopOXBE
— Tejas Joshi (@tej_as_f) May 26, 2025
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.
Public Notice – Mumbai Metro Line 3 Service Update
Due to an unforeseen technical issue, train services on Metro Line-3 are temporarily curtailed and will operate only up to Worli Station instead of Acharya Atre Chowk .We sincerely regret the inconvenience caused.
— MumbaiMetro3 (@MumbaiMetro3) May 26, 2025
Airlines like IndiGo and Air India warned passengers of delays due to severe weather.
Rain and thunderstorms are impacting flight operations in Mumbai.
To ensure a smooth travel experience, we encourage our passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport: https://t.co/6ajUZVdGTe
— Air India (@airindia) May 26, 2025
#6ETravelAdvisory: Heavy rains in #Mumbai are impacting flight operations. Stay updated on flight status https://t.co/ll3K8PwtRV. Please allow extra time to reach the airport due to possible waterlogging en route. pic.twitter.com/KCDIwW1nzQ
— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) May 26, 2025
#WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra: Waterlogging witnessed in parts of Khar following heavy rainfall.
(Visuals from Swami Vivekananda Road near National College) pic.twitter.com/yqn0w2eChF
— ANI (@ANI) May 27, 2025
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.
Mumbai shatters 107-year May rain record in pre-monsoon deluge; disrupts city life
