The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Red Alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, and Raigad districts, warning of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall on July 4 and 5. An Orange Alert remains in effect for the entire Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) on July 3, indicating the likelihood of heavy rainfall.
Mumbai and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) have been experiencing continuous rainfall for the past five days, with the intensity increasing since Thursday midnight. On Friday morning, residents faced the familiar monsoon challenges, including waterlogging in low-lying areas, delays in local train services, and traffic congestion across several parts of the city.
According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the combination of intense rainfall since midnight and high tide has caused waterlogging at several locations, including:
The civic body said that dewatering operations are underway with the help of lifting pumps and field personnel.
Rainfall recorded at various weather stations between 1:30 PM on Thursday and 1:30 PM on Friday includes:
| Location | Rainfall |
|---|---|
| G-South Ward Office, Prabhadevi | 221 mm |
| Malabar Hill | 217 mm |
| Mandvi Fire Station | 215 mm |
| Collector Colony, Chembur | 189 mm |
| K-East Ward Office, Andheri | 180 mm |
| Paspoli, Powai | 170 mm |
A high tide of 3.68 metres at 2:09 AM on Saturday, July 4. Authorities have warned that if heavy rainfall coincides with high tide, the discharge of rainwater into the sea could be affected, increasing the risk of waterlogging and flood-like conditions in low-lying areas.
Heavy rainfall this week has significantly increased Mumbai's seasonal rainfall total. The city has already received 33.72% of its average annual rainfall.
Mumbai's average annual rainfall is 2,207 mm. According to BMC data, rainfall recorded so far includes:
The administration has urged residents to:
Authorities continue to monitor the situation as heavy rainfall is expected to persist over the next two days.