Maharashtra Weather Alert: Heavy Rains In Mumbai; High Tide Alert Issued by BMC

Mumbai experienced heavy rainfall in the early hours of Monday, June 16, 2025, leading to waterlogging in several parts of the city. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), most of the rain occurred between 2 am and 5 am, with South Mumbai and the western suburbs being the most affected.

The IMD has issued an orange alert, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall for the rest of the day in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, which includes Mumbai city and suburbs.

Rainfall Data: Fort Receives the Highest Rainfall

As per Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) data:

Fort recorded the highest rainfall at 74 mm

Bandra followed with 62 mm

Malabar Hill received 60 mm

Lower Parel recorded 58 mm

Haji Ali saw 57 mm

Matunga registered 56 mm

Grant Road and Santacruz received 47 mm each

Dadar saw 41 mm

High Tide Timings Issued by BMC

The BMC has also issued a high tide alert, warning citizens to stay cautious near coastal areas. The tide timings are as follows:

High Tide - 3:31 PM (15:31 hrs) - 4.21 meters

Low Tide - 9:41 PM (21:41 hrs) - 1.86 meters

High Tide - 3:31 AM (June 17) - 3.44 meters

Low Tide - 9:10 AM (June 17) - 1.33 meters

The BMC advised Mumbaikars to avoid seafronts during high tide hours and to take precautions in low-lying and flood-prone areas.

Current Weather Forecast

The IMD forecasts a generally cloudy sky with the possibility of heavy rainfall at a few places across Mumbai city and its suburbs for the rest of the day.

Emergency Contact

In case of any emergency or for official updates, citizens are urged to contact the BMC control room via the helpline number 1916.