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Mumbai is expected to receive rain until Monday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The weather department has issued a yellow alert for Mumbai and Thane, while neighbouring Raigad district is under an orange alert because of the possibility of heavier rainfall. However, the IMD has said that the
intensity of rain is likely to reduce from Tuesday, with only moderate showers expected across most parts of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
Mumbai Rainfall Alert on Monday
The IMD has predicted heavy rain at isolated places in Mumbai and Thane on Monday. Raigad district, including Navi Mumbai, is likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall, and an orange alert remains in place.
Mumbai Weather Records
The city witnessed cloudy skies on Sunday, with light to moderate rain falling at intervals throughout the day. IMD data showed that Colaba received 20 mm of rainfall between Saturday and Sunday morning, while the Santacruz observatory recorded 7.2 mm. Thane received 23 mm of rainfall during the same period.
Several areas in Navi Mumbai also recorded heavy rainfall. Belapur received the highest at 37 mm, followed by Koparkhairne with 36 mm. Nerul recorded 31.4 mm, Vashi 24 mm, Airoli 20 mm and Digha 15.4 mm.
Rainfall reduced by Sunday evening. Santacruz recorded only 1 mm of rain, while Colaba did not receive any rainfall during that period.
Reason behind Mumbai Rains
Weather experts stated that the current rain is caused by a shear zone linked to a low-pressure system along India's west coast. This system has increased moisture in the atmosphere, leading to heavy rain across the Konkan region and parts of Gujarat. However, monsoon activity is expected to weaken gradually after Tuesday. Mumbai, Thane and Palghar are likely to receive only moderate rainfall, while Raigad will remain under a yellow alert until the end of July.
The ongoing monsoon has increased Mumbai's seasonal rainfall. Between June and July 26, the Santacruz observatory recorded 1,884 mm of rain, nearly 80% of the city's annual average rainfall of 2,319 mm. Heavy rainfall has also improved water storage, with Mumbai's seven lakes now holding 12.47 lakh million litres of water, which is 86% of their total capacity.