Mumbai Weather News: Orange Alert, travel delays, coastal zones restricted & more

Mumbai woke up drenched on Monday, as the city’s famous monsoon made a dramatic comeback with a thundering downpour in the early hours. South Mumbai and the western suburbs bore the brunt of the heavy spell: flooded roads, delayed trains, and a familiar sense of monsoon déjà vu. This is the season Mumbaikars know all too well; equal parts relief and chaos.

As per a TOI report, the 24 hours ending 8 AM on Monday saw some of the heaviest rainfall of the season so far. IMD Colaba recorded 100 mm, while IMD Santacruz saw 86 mm. According to the city’s automatic weather stations, Wadala topped the charts with 161.4 mm, followed closely by Matunga (147.55 mm), Lower Parel (143.46 mm), and Worli Fire Station (140.73 mm).

With more showers on the horizon, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has placed Mumbai under an Orange Alert, warning of intense spells, localised flooding, and traffic disruptions, especially in South Mumbai and parts of the western suburbs.

While Mumbai was battered, Thane remained mostly dry

However, between 2 AM and 5 AM, Fort led the rain charts by clocking 74 mm, followed closely by Bandra (62 mm), Malabar Hill (60 mm), and Lower Parel (58 mm). Even rain-shy zones like Borivali (28 mm) and Mumbai Central (30 mm) got more than a passing drizzle. Other busy areas, including Bandra Kurla Complex and Versova recorded (25 mm) and (23 mm), respectively.

From Haji Ali’s soaked promenade to Matunga’s waterlogged streets and Versova’s backed-up drains, many parts of the city are currently experiencing erratic spells of heavy rainfall and overcast skies. Interestingly, while Mumbai was battered, Thane remained mostly dry through the night, though rain is expected later today.

BMC’s Tide Alert alongside IMD’s Orange Alert

With water already accumulating in parts of the city, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has shared a tide-level advisory to manage flood risks in low-lying areas. Notably, a high tide of 3.44 metres is expected at 3:31 am on Tuesday, adding to the risk of waterlogging in flood-prone zones. Seafronts are officially off-limits for the time being.

According to civic data, the following areas are being closely monitored for flooding and intense rainfall:

• Fort

• Bandra

• Malabar Hill

• Lower Parel

• Matunga

• Haji Ali

Disruptions for travellers

The downpour has disrupted both air and rail travel. IndiGo Airlines issued an advisory on Monday, alerting passengers to “temporary disruptions” in flight schedules due to heavy rainfall in Mumbai. Meanwhile, suburban trains on the Central, Western, and Harbour lines are running 10 to 15 minutes behind schedule.

In another rain-related development, a section of road near the under-construction Girgaon Metro station caved in on Monday morning. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.

Mumbai Rains: What to expect?

The IMD’s latest bulletin warns that heavy rainfall is expected to continue not just in Mumbai but across Maharashtra’s coastal areas and other adjacent parts of the state, including Goa, in the coming days.

Madhya Maharashtra: Isolated heavy rainfall from June 16 to 21

Konkan & Goa: Extremely heavy rainfall (>20 cm in 24 hours) likely till June 18

As Mumbaikars navigate flooded streets, delayed flights, and stormy skies, the city is bracing for more. While the rains offer much-needed respite from summer heat, Monday’s road cave-in and continued weather alerts serve as stark reminders of the monsoon’s disruptive power.