According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), parts of south Mumbai recorded over 100 mm rainfall in the last 24 hours. The Colaba observatory, representing the island city, metered 120.8 mm, while the Santacruz observatory in the suburbs registered 83.8 mm. Prominent localities included Juhu with 88 mm, Bandra 82.5 mm, and Mahalaxmi 28 mm.
Local train services on the Central and Western Railway faced some delays, while BEST buses operated without diversion.
The IMD had issued a red alert, forecasting “heavy to very heavy rainfall” on Sunday. A civic official cited the IMD’s 8 am update, warning of “cloudy skies with heavy to very heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorm/lightning and gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph across the city and suburbs.” The department also noted a “possibility of extremely heavy rain at isolated places.”
Heavy showers began after midnight but reduced in intensity by early morning. Most areas saw light to moderate rainfall with intermittent intense spells.
The city is expected to experience high tide of 3.24 metres at 2.55 pm and a low tide of 1.31 metres at 8.50 pm. Heavy rain during high tide may cause waterlogging in low-lying areas, while low tide is likely to help water recede faster.
The IMD has also issued red alerts for neighbouring Raigad, Thane, and Palghar districts on Sunday..
