Mumbai Weather Alert: Intense Rainfall Predicted, Orange Alert in Place, City Struggles With Waterlogging

Mumbai woke up to a rain-soaked Monday morning as heavy showers continued for the third consecutive day, bringing waterlogging, traffic snarls, and train delays across the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has placed Mumbai under an orange alert, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall until Tuesday.

IMD Weather Forecast for Mumbai

According to the IMD's 48-hour forecast, Mumbai and its suburbs will witness moderate to heavy rainfall, with the possibility of very heavy showers accompanied by gusty winds at night. Temperatures are expected to remain steady, with the maximum around 27°C and the minimum around 24°C.

Impact of Rains in Mumbai

In the past 24 hours, relentless rains have flooded low-lying areas, worsening the city's monsoon woes. The railway network, Mumbai's lifeline, has also been impacted. Central and Harbour Railways reported delays of nearly ten minutes, while several roads across the city witnessed severe waterlogging.

In Nalasopara and surrounding suburbs, streets were submerged, with vehicles moving slowly through knee-deep water.

Airlines Issue Travel Advisories

The downpour also disrupted air travel, prompting airlines to issue passenger advisories. IndiGo urged travellers to plan airport commutes cautiously, citing waterlogging on arterial routes and the possibility of delays.

"Mumbai is still under a blanket of rain, and the roads are moving at a gentler pace than usual. Waterlogging has been reported in parts of the city, especially on key airport routes. If you are travelling to the airport, we encourage you to plan ahead and check your flight status on our app and website before stepping out," IndiGo posted on X.

Akasa Air and Air India also issued similar alerts.

Rainfall Data So Far

So far this season, Mumbai has already received 64% of its average annual rainfall. Data up to Sunday morning shows:

Eastern suburbs: 1,534 mm

Western suburbs: 1,478 mm

Island city: 1,196 mm

Red Alert in Raigad, Satara, and Pune

The IMD has also issued red alerts for districts including Raigad, Ratnagiri, Satara, Kolhapur, and Pune due to the possibility of extremely heavy rainfall. Thane, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg are likely to witness intense spells of rain in the coming hours.

The weather department has warned that short, intense bursts of rain could aggravate waterlogging and disrupt transport services further.