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Mumbai witnessed an unprecedented early onset of the southwest monsoon, arriving 16 days ahead of schedule, marking the city’s earliest monsoon since 1950, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The seasonal rains typically reach Mumbai by June 11, but this year, showers drenched the city on May 27.
The early arrival follows the monsoon’s swift progress over Kerala, which it reached on May 25, its earliest landfall over India since 2009. (Exclusive Indian Express Images) -
Heavy rains impact traffic flow on Eastern Express Highway.
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The early arrival follows the monsoon’s swift progress over Kerala, which it reached on May 25, its earliest landfall over India since 2009.
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Early morning heavy rains in MMR ,Nerul and adjoining areas. (Express Photo by Amit Chakravarty)
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One of the most notable impacts was on the newly inaugurated underground Aqua Line metro. Heavy rainfall led to waterlogging at Acharya Atre Chowk station, forcing the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) to suspend services between Acharya Atre Chowk and Worli.
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Vehicles move at a slow speed due to heavy rains, at Western Express Highway in Mumbai.
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Workers clean the sludge at Andheri Subway as it has been waterlogged for a while due to this morning’s rain, in Mumbai. (Express photo by Sankhadeep Banerjee)
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The seasonal rains typically reach Mumbai by June 11, but this year, showers drenched the city on May 27.
