Mumbai Rain Latest: Capital city Mumbai and several parts of Maharashtra were hit by an early onset of southwest monsoon on Monday, breaking a 75-year-old record. As the early-than-expected rains keep battering the city, waterlogging and traffic chaos, citizens can’t help but worry about what’s to come next.

The heavy rainfall claimed at least six lives, while several others went missing on Monday. Four people were killed after being struck by lightning and another lost their life due to drowning, according to the police.

Mumbai rain: Tuesday forecast

Early Tuesday morning, May 27, granted Maharashtra’s capital city room to breathe as light rain under cloudy skies. These light showers follow an unusual day for Mumbai, marked by low temperatures, as the Colaba coastal observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 26.4 degree Celsius. Additionally, it remained one of the most affected regions after receiving more than 65 mm of rainfall as of Monday.

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Despite the brief breather, Mumbaikars can expect more showers later today. As per the 7-day-forecast by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), a generally cloudy sky with heavy rain is anticipated on Tuesday. Officials have predicted these heavy rains to last till May 28, followed by moderate rain till May 30.

Mumbai Red Alert

Despite visuals of “pleasant weather” in Mumbai, as obtained by ANI, yellow to red alerts persist in several areas. Furthermore, city authorities advised citizens to stay indoors and avoid travel unless necessary.

The red alert extended to Borivali, Santacruz, Powai, Mulund, Chembur, Worli, Colab and Alibaug. Meanwhile, neighbouring areas, including Thane, Navi Mumbai, and Kalyan, were swept under the orange alert warning.

Mumbai landslide near Malabar Hill area

The ongoing streak of heavy showers especially took a toll on the Teen Battii area in Walkeshwar, as reported by The Indian Express. Visuals from the scene indicated road blockage while authorities aim to clear out the havoc caused by the early monsoon.

Mumbai corporate life at a standstill

According to videos circulating on social media, Prabhadevi Railway Station, a key hub in Mumbai dotted by offices, was defined by knee-deep water and choked drains.

More and more complaints from Mumbaikars emerged rains, in turn, reeled in lack of electricity. As many faced difficulties on their way to the office, questions of real preparedness in the city mounted on SNS.

Yet another visual offered proof of how even the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) office in Mumbai couldn’t rise above the waterlogging issue. Rife with sarcasm, an X user’s tweet demonstrated the state of the “BMC office in Mumbai a true reflection of national parties vision in the financial capital of India,” attaching a concerning picture of the entrance.

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Eknath Shinde on Mumbai’s ‘preparedness’ despite heavy rains

Even with now-viral videos of Maharashtra depicting the state to be submerged under water, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde highlighted the preparedness and efficiency of their systems. He spotlighted a 24/7 response system that was in place to offer people timely assistance. According to PTI, he pointed towards the deployment of a total of 66 pumps and sensors across drained after identifying areas prone to waterlogging.

Moreover, he asserted that CCTV cameras have been installed in these zones as the control room maintains constant monitoring of the developments. 13 dedicated hotline have also been set up to offer urgent help to those needed. Shinde argued that despite the severity of the heavy rainfall, no major waterlogging was recorded in most areas, signalling the efficacy of the system’s preparedness.

Mumbai waterlogging

As captured from Swami Vivekananda Road near National College, parts of Mumbai’s affluent suburb, Khar, witnessed waterlogging. This visual development maintained a stark contrast from ANI’s previous claims of “pleasant” weather after early Tuesday showers and Shinde’s mentions of the city staying ahead of the curve in efficiently battling rainfall.

Mumbai rains: IndiGo advisory

With red alert persisting throughout the day due to concerns related to heavy rain in isolated spots, IndiGo issues a fresh travel advisory today. Flight schedules have been inevitably impacted in light of heavy rains and thunderstorms building up air traffic congestion in Mumbai.

“Check your flight status on our website or app before heading to the airport. And with waterlogging and slow-moving traffic likely, allow some extra time for your commute,” the airline’s official account released a statement via X.

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