Mumbai rains: The southwest monsoon made an early entry into Maharashtra on Sunday, bringing heavy rain to several regions, including capital Mumbai
Mumbai rains: IMD issues orange alert: Heavy rains have been lashing Mumbai since Sunday night as the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) declared an early onset of monsoon while upgrading the alert in city from yellow to orange, warning of even more rainfall activity.
Several areas of the metro, including Sion circle, Dadar TT, Hindmata, Bindu Madhav junction in Worli and Five gardens area, experienced severe waterlogging throwing life out of gear for the people.
The southwest monsoon made an early entry into Maharashtra on Sunday, arriving 14 days, bringing heavy rain to several regions, including capital Mumbai.
According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Nariman Point fire station recorded the highest precipitation at 104 mm followed by A Ward Office with 86 mm, Colaba pumping station with 83 mm, and Municipal Head Office with 80 mm.
Current Situation
Heavy Rainfall: Mumbai experienced a cloudburst early Monday, recording 104 mm of rain in just one hour. The IMD has issued orange and red alerts for Mumbai and surrounding areas, forecasting continued heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds reaching 50–60 km/h.
Early Monsoon Onset: The monsoon has arrived in Mumbai approximately 10 days earlier than usual, marking the earliest onset since 1990. Rainfall this May is over 700% above the normal average, with Colaba recording 159 mm and Santacruz 164 mm so far.
Impact on Infrastructure
Transportation Disruptions: Local train services are delayed or partially suspended, particularly between Byculla and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), due to waterlogged tracks. Some services are being short-terminated at Kurla, Dadar, and Parel stations.
Road Conditions: Several roads are submerged, leading to traffic snarls and diversions. Notably, a section of Kemps Corner Road in South Mumbai collapsed, prompting authorities to restrict traffic in the area.
Public Services Affected: Water has entered the ground floor of KEM Hospital, including the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), causing significant inconvenience to patients and staff.
Safety Advisories
Stay Informed: Residents are advised to monitor updates from the IMD and local authorities.
Avoid Travel: Limit non-essential travel, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
Emergency Preparedness: Keep emergency kits ready and ensure mobile devices are charged.
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