Mumbai Receives Heavy Overnight Rain; IMD Issues Red Alert for City and Neighbouring Districts.
Mumbai witnessed heavy overnight showers on Saturday, with rainfall intensity easing by early Sunday morning.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), south Mumbai recorded over 100 mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours. The Colaba observatory registered 120.8 mm, while the Santacruz observatory recorded 83.8 mm. Among localities, Juhu reported 88 mm, Bandra 82.5 mm, and Mahalaxmi 28 mm.
Despite the downpour, local train services on both Central and Western Railway lines were operational with minor delays. BEST buses continued running without diversions.
The IMD, which issued a red alert for Mumbai on Saturday, has forecast “heavy to very heavy rainfall with thunderstorm, lightning, and gusty winds (40–50 kmph)” for Sunday, warning of “extremely heavy rain at isolated locations.”
A high tide of 3.24 metres is expected at 2.55 pm and a low tide of 1.31 metres at 8.50 pm. Officials noted that high tide during heavy showers may worsen waterlogging in low-lying areas, while low tide could help water recede faster.
The IMD has also sounded a red alert for Thane, Raigad, and Palghar districts on Sunday.
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