Mumbai woke up on Wednesday, June 24, to widespread disruption after an intense overnight spell of rain triggered waterlogging, traffic snarls, tree falls and structural damage across several parts of the city.
The financial capital received an average of over 200 mm of rainfall within an eight-hour period, officially marking the arrival of the Southwest Monsoon after a 13-day delay. The heavy downpour inundated roads, disrupted suburban train services and led to multiple rain-related incidents across Mumbai.
One of the major incidents was reported from Vikhroli West, where a wall adjacent to a residential building near the Sun City Complex on the Jogeshwari-Vikhroli Link Road collapsed following the heavy rainfall.
Authorities reached the spot to assess the damage and ensure the safety of residents in the area.
The overnight downpour also led to tree-fall incidents in different parts of the city.
1. Dadar
A large tree collapsed near Pritam Da Dhaba on Swami Gyan Jivandas Marg in Dadar East, causing extensive damage to a parked four-wheeler.
Officials said the tree was uprooted after continuous rainfall weakened the soil around its roots, while gusty winds added to the impact.
2. Wadala
A similar incident was reported from Antop Hill in Wadala, where a tree fell on parked vehicles.
Fortunately, the vehicles were unoccupied and no injuries were reported.
3. Vikhroli
In another rain-related incident, a tree toppled onto a car amid strong winds and heavy rain, crushing the vehicle and injuring the driver seated inside.
Rescue teams launched an operation to remove the fallen tree and safely evacuate the injured occupant.
Following the incidents, teams from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), disaster management department and fire brigade carried out clearance operations across affected areas.
Fallen branches and debris were removed, helping restore traffic movement in busy locations, including Dadar.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) initially issued a red nowcast warning, which was later downgraded to an Orange Alert as rainfall intensity eased.
However, moderate to heavy showers accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning are expected to continue.
The city received nearly 52 per cent of its average June rainfall within just five hours overnight.
Highest Rainfall Recorded Area-Wise:
All three stations fell under the 'extremely heavy rainfall' category.
The following locations recorded rainfall between 115.6 mm and 204.4 mm:
With monsoon activity intensifying across the region, the IMD has maintained an Orange Alert for Mumbai.
Residents have been advised to remain cautious as intermittent heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning are likely to continue over the next several hours.
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