Mumbai rains Updates: Monsoon arrival likely today, heavy rains expected in evening

According to weather reports, the official announcement regarding the onset of the monsoon in Mumbai is likely to be made later today.

The city is currently witnessing steady rainfall, with temperatures hovering around 27 degrees Celsius and humidity levels remaining high at nearly 90 per cent. Weather conditions suggest that continuous rain is likely over the next few days as the monsoon trough strengthens along the Konkan coast.

For June 23, intermittent showers are expected to continue through the afternoon, with rainfall intensity likely to increase to moderate and heavy spells by late evening.

Mumbai received light rainfall over the past 24 hours, with an average of 13.30 mm recorded in parts of South Mumbai. During the same period, the western suburbs recorded 0.62 mm of rain, while the eastern suburbs registered 0.38 mm.

Between 7 am and 8 am in the 24 hours ending Tuesday, several areas reported varying rainfall levels. Fort recorded the highest at 45 mm, followed by Colaba Pumping Station at 33 mm, Masjid Bunder at 29 mm, Sewri at 28 mm, Marine Lines at 24 mm, and Worli and Grant Road at 20 mm each.

Overall, both eastern and western suburbs experienced only light rainfall during this period.

Mumbai received light rainfall over the past 24 hours, with an average of 13.30 mm recorded in parts of South Mumbai. During the same period, the western suburbs recorded 0.62 mm of rain, while the eastern suburbs registered 0.38 mm.

Between 7 am and 8 am in the 24 hours ending Tuesday, several areas reported varying rainfall levels. Fort recorded the highest at 45 mm, followed by Colaba Pumping Station at 33 mm, Masjid Bunder at 29 mm, Sewri at 28 mm, Marine Lines at 24 mm, and Worli and Grant Road at 20 mm each.

Overall, both eastern and western suburbs experienced only light rainfall during this period.

Monsoon onset showers were reported across several parts of Mumbai on Tuesday morning. Light to moderate rainfall is expected across most areas of western, central, and southern Mumbai, with intermittent heavy spells likely over the next few hours.

Rain activity is expected to ease slightly during the afternoon before picking up again later at night.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Mumbai following light to moderate rainfall recorded in the city on Monday after a delay of nearly a month. Weather officials said conditions are becoming favourable for the monsoon to advance further into Maharashtra, including Mumbai.

Meanwhile, private forecaster Skymet Weather indicated that the monsoon is likely to be officially declared over Mumbai on June 23, as rainfall activity strengthens across the region.

Mumbai woke up to a wet and cloudy morning on Tuesday, with rain-bearing clouds continuing to hover over the city. Heavy showers are likely over South Mumbai and parts of the western suburbs over the next few hours as active rain bands move along the coast.

Residents heading outdoors have been advised to carry umbrellas and exercise caution, as intermittent spells of rain accompanied by gusty winds may continue through the morning.

Several parts of Mumbai witnessed heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning on Tuesday, bringing relief from the heat but causing waterlogging in some low-lying areas. Visuals from Senapati Bapat Road in Matunga showed steady showers as commuters navigated through rain-soaked streets.

Mumbai and its adjoining areas have been experiencing pre-monsoon showers over the past few days, with the weather department forecasting more spells of rain along with thunder and lightning activity across the region.