Heavy rainfall lashed Mumbai on Monday, marking the arrival of the monsoon season, with visuals from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) capturing the downpour. Several areas across the city recorded substantial rainfall, according to data released by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
In the western suburbs, Supari Tank and Nariyalwadi Santacruz received the highest rainfall at 25 mm, followed by Khar Danda Pali Hill with 24 mm. Other notable readings included 18 mm at the HE Ward Office, 16 mm at the HW Ward Office, and 15 mm and 14 mm at the Vile Parle and Andheri Fire Stations, respectively. Chakal Municipal School and Malvani Fire Station reported 14 mm and 12 mm, while the Versova Pumping Station recorded 11 mm.
In the eastern suburbs, Collector Colony in Chembur logged 13 mm of rainfall. The Chembur Fire Station and MW Ward Office followed with 9 mm each. In central Mumbai, Britania SWD and Sewri Koliwada received 12 mm, while the Gokhale Road Municipal School recorded 11 mm.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD), via its official handle @Indiametdept, stated, “A moderate spell of rainfall is likely to continue over Kerala, coastal Maharashtra including Mumbai, south Jharkhand, north Uttar Pradesh, and Meghalaya during the next three hours.”
Sunday night’s heavy showers led to waterlogging in several parts of Mumbai. In response, the IMD issued orange to red alerts for the city and its surrounding suburban areas, warning of potential weather-related risks.
In a post on X, the IMD said, “Light to moderate rainfall is likely to continue over Mumbai and suburban areas during the next 3-4 hours.” The department further added, “Orange to red colour warnings for moderate to heavy spells of rainfall, with moderate thunderstorms accompanied by squally winds of 50–60 kmph, have been issued for Mumbai and suburban areas for the next three hours.”
Earlier, on May 23, Mumbai witnessed light showers, with the IMD forecasting generally cloudy skies and heavy rainfall. “The city is likely to experience generally cloudy skies with heavy rain today,” the IMD had said.
Meanwhile, in Thane district, heavy rainfall late Wednesday night caused severe damage to the Bhiwandi-Wada road, resulting in massive traffic congestion on Thursday. Large potholes created by the downpour, combined with ongoing road construction, slowed traffic significantly. The jam extended for nearly 7 to 8 kilometres, leaving many commuters stranded for more than four hours.
(DD News)