MUMBAI: The week began with heavy rainfall across Mumbai, with the 24 hours ending 8 am on Monday bringing the highest intensity to the city area. IMD Colaba recorded 100 mm of rain, while IMD Santacruz reported 86 mm. According to the recordings by the automatic weather stations, Wadala in the city registered the highest rainfall at 161.4 mm, followed closely by Matunga at 147.55 mm. Other key locations such as Lower Parel and Worli Fire Station also witnessed significant showers at 143.46 mm and 140.73 mm, respectively.
In the western suburbs, Bandra recorded 134.59 mm and BKC Fire Station recorded 103.4 mm.
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Rainfall was comparatively lower in the eastern suburbs. The highest reading here came from Chembur at 111 mm. Other locations such as L Ward Office in Kurla, Paspoli Powai, and Chembur Fire Station recorded between 81.74 mm and 86.53 mm.
It may be recalled that the southwest monsoon for 2025 officially made an onset on May 26, last month.Meanwhile, IndiGo airlines issued a travel advisory due to the weather conditions, stating: “There’s a heavy downpour over #Mumbai at the moment, causing some temporary disruption to flight schedules. If you’re travelling today, please be aware of potential delays and allow additional time for your journey, especially with traffic moving slower than usual. We’re monitoring the situation closely and will get you airborne as soon as possible. Please check your flight status on our app or website before leaving.”
