Heavy rainfall this week has significantly increased Mumbai's seasonal rainfall total. The city has already received 33.72% of its average annual rainfall.
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.
Heavy Rain Continues Across Mumbai
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.
Waterlogging Reported in Several Areas
According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the combination of intense rainfall since midnight and high tide has caused waterlogging at several locations, including:
Sakhar Panchayat
National Old Market
Gandhi Market
Mahalaxmi Junction
Noor-e-Ilahi Masjid area, Chembur
Saki Naka
Welcome Hotel area, Ghatkopar
Andheri Subway
The civic body said that dewatering operations are underway with the help of lifting pumps and field personnel.
Highest Rainfall Recorded in the Last 24 Hours
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
High Tide Warning
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.
Mumbai Receives Nearly 34% of Annual Rainfall
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:
City: 724.69 mm
Eastern Suburbs: 746.83 mm
Western Suburbs: 767.64 mm
Advisory for Citizens
The administration has urged residents to:
Step out only if necessary.
Avoid low-lying and waterlogged areas.
Follow advisories issued by the IMD and the BMC.
Stay updated on weather forecasts and traffic advisories before travelling.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation as heavy rainfall is expected to persist over the next two days.
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