Mumbai Weather: Red alert issued as IMD predicts extremely heavy rainfall on Saturday and Sunday | Today’s news
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Mumbai on Friday after days of relentless monsoon showers that disrupted transport services and flooded parts of the city.
IMD issues red alert for Mumbai, Thane amid forecast of heavy rain
The IMD predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by isolated periods of extremely heavy rainfall over the weekend.
The agency has put Mumbai on red alert for Saturday and Sunday, signaling the likelihood of adverse weather conditions that could affect normal life, civic infrastructure and transport networks across the financial capital.
The neighboring districts of Thane, Palghar and Raigad have also been placed under the highest weather warning category.
Mumbai is expected to receive widespread heavy to very heavy rainfall, with isolated areas likely to experience extremely heavy downpours on July 4 and 5, according to the IMD district forecast released on Friday afternoon. The Met Office classified the probability of the forecast as “highly likely”.
The latest warning comes after Mumbai witnessed intense rain activity for a whole week following the delayed onset of the Southwest Monsoon. Several parts of the city reported waterlogging, traffic snarls and disruption to commuter rail services, while authorities remained on alert for the possibility of flooding in low-lying areas.
The rainfall recorded in the last 24 hours has already been significant. According to data released by civic authorities, several parts of Mumbai received more than 150 mm of rainfall, with Mandavi fire station recording the highest accumulation. The continued downpour has also prompted high tide warnings along the city’s coastline, raising fears of urban flooding during peak rainfall periods.
The IMD warned that weather conditions are expected to remain unfavorable after the weekend. Forecasts indicate heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places across Mumbai on Monday, while heavy rainfall is likely to continue in some parts of the city on Tuesday.
Civic authorities and disaster management agencies have advised residents to closely monitor official weather updates and avoid unnecessary travel during periods of intense rain. Emergency crews have been put on alert as officials prepare for potential waterlogging, traffic disruptions and localized flooding.
Neighboring Thane and Palghar districts have similarly been put on red alert for Saturday and Sunday due to forecast of extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places, while Raigad district remains under red alert for Friday and Saturday.
The latest forecast underscores the intensification of monsoon activity across the Konkan region, with forecasters warning that rain activity is likely to remain heavy over coastal Maharashtra until early next week.
