Mumbai finally welcomed the southwest monsoon on Tuesday, ending a prolonged wait that stretched 13 days beyond its usual arrival date.
While the rains brought relief from intense heat and humidity, they also triggered widespread waterlogging, traffic disruptions and flooding in several parts of the city.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Mumbai and forecast more heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours. Several districts across Maharashtra are also under weather alerts as monsoon activity strengthens across the state.
Heavy Rain Causes Waterlogging Across Mumbai
Continuous rainfall overnight and throughout Tuesday left many roads submerged, disrupting daily life for commuters and residents.
Several low-lying areas witnessed severe waterlogging, making travel difficult and forcing authorities to restrict access to flood-prone locations. Traffic movement slowed significantly in multiple parts of the city as vehicles struggled through waterlogged roads.
A subway in Everard Nagar was temporarily closed after floodwaters accumulated, while visuals from areas including Saki Naka highlighted the impact of the downpour on transportation and public movement.
BMC Officials Rescue Stranded Motorists
Civic authorities remained on high alert as water levels rose in key locations.
At the heavily affected Andheri underpass, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials worked to prevent vehicles from entering flooded sections.
According to officials, despite repeated warnings, some motorists attempted to cross submerged areas, leading to dangerous situations. In one incident, a vehicle became stranded in deep water and rescue efforts were carried out to ensure the driver’s safety.
Authorities said teams have been deployed across vulnerable locations to minimize risks and manage traffic flow.
Rainfall Data Across the City
According to IMD observations, Colaba recorded 49 mm of rainfall during the 24-hour period ending Tuesday morning, while Santacruz received 12 mm.
Additional rainfall measurements showed:
- Byculla: 42.5 mm
- Sion: 21.5 mm
- Mahalaxmi: 18 mm
- Bandra: 17 mm
- Ram Mandir: 13 mm
- Vidyavihar: 5.5 mm
- Vikhroli: 5 mm
The figures indicate uneven but widespread rainfall activity across Mumbai.
One of the Most Delayed Monsoon Arrivals in Mumbai
The monsoon’s arrival on June 24 ranks among the most delayed onsets recorded in Mumbai since 1951.
Meteorological records show that only a few years have witnessed a later arrival. The latest monsoon onset in the city was recorded on June 25 in 1959, 2019 and 2022.
The delayed arrival had raised concerns over rainfall deficits and prolonged humid conditions across Maharashtra.
Monsoon Advances Across More Regions
The IMD stated that the southwest monsoon has advanced into remaining parts of Maharashtra, including Mumbai, as well as additional areas of Odisha, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Bihar.
Weather officials expect monsoon activity to strengthen further in the coming days, bringing increased rainfall to western and central parts of India.
Residents have been advised to monitor official weather updates, avoid flooded areas and exercise caution during periods of heavy rain and poor visibility.
