Mumbai experienced heavy rainfall in the early hours of June 16, causing waterlogging across the city. South Mumbai and the western parts of the city suburbs received most of the rain between 2 am and 5 am, according to ET.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for the day, warning of localised flooding and traffic woes. For June 17, the forecast shows similar conditions with generally cloudy skies and heavy rain predicted. From June 18, intermittent rain is predicted without formal warnings.
News18 reported that civic authorities have also issued warnings that “Moderate to heavy rain is expected in certain areas of Mumbai City, Mumbai Suburbs, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg in the next 3 hours.” According to reports, the Secretariat in Mumbai has advised citizens to remain vigilant.
Meanwhile, IndiGo airlines issued a travel advisory due to the weather condition. “There’s a heavy downpour over #Mumbai at the moment, causing temporary disruption to flight schedules. If you’re travelling today, please be aware of potential delays and allow additional time for your journey, especially with traffic moving slower than usual. We’re monitoring the situation closely and will get you airborne as soon as possible,” the airline posted on X.
Rain Batters South, North Sizzles
The IMD issued an orange alert for Mumbai and surrounding districts including Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg. Rainfall recorded at key locations included 74 mm at Fort, 62 mm at Bandra and 60 mm at Malabar Hill.
While northern cities like Jaipur and Patna continue to suffer from searing temperatures of 38 degrees Celsius to 43 degrees Celsius, southern and western states are already submerged under monsoon influence with daytime highs between 25 degrees Celsius and 33 degrees Celsius.
IMD also issued flash flood alerts for northeast and south India on June 15.
“The reactivation of the second phase of the southwest monsoon may bring heavy rainfall to coastal Karnataka, Kerala, and Mahe. Additionally, the northeastern states face an increased risk of moderate to severe flash floods. The region is expected to experience heavy rainfall, potentially exceeding 200 mm,” the IMD told The New Indian Express.
According to ETV Bharat, experts suggest that the contrasting weather patterns in North and South India is likely to persist until the monsoon fully covers the northern belt by late June.
Until then, cities like Delhi and Lucknow will see sporadic relief through scattered showers and thunderstorms.
