Mumbai Rains: BMC Issues Orange Alert Following IMD Forecast As City Receives Pre-Monsoon Showers (Watch Videos)
According to the IMD, Mumbai is likely to experience moderate to heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds over the next 24 hours. The weather department has advised residents to stay indoors during thunderstorms, avoid waterlogged areas and follow official advisories as conditions may change rapidly.
Mumbai witnessed widespread pre-monsoon showers on Monday, bringing relief from hot and humid conditions across the city. In view of the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) forecast of heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) issued an orange alert, urging residents to remain cautious and avoid unnecessary travel during periods of intense rain.
According to the IMD, Mumbai is likely to experience moderate to heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds over the next 24 hours. The weather department has advised residents to stay indoors during thunderstorms, avoid waterlogged areas and follow official advisories as conditions may change rapidly. Mumbai Rains: Heavy Showers Lash City, IMD Issues Yellow Alert As Monsoon Set To Arrive by June 23 (Watch Videos).
Rain Lashes Parts of Bandra East in Mumbai
#WATCH | Maharashtra | Rain lashes parts of Bandra East
Mumbai and surrounding areas are witnessing pre-monsoon showers with lightning and thunderstorms. The monsoon onset in Mumbai is expected later today or tomorrow. The IMD will announce the monsoon only when all parameters… pic.twitter.com/Q7xL5sTYJh
— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2026
Mumbai Witnessed Waterlogging on Several Roads
Mumbai, Maharashtra: Mumbai witnessed waterlogging on several roads during the first monsoon showers of the season, leading to traffic disruptions and inconvenience for commuters across various parts of the city pic.twitter.com/wf5jY1TyTs
— IANS (@ians_india) June 22, 2026
Several parts of the city, including the western suburbs and south Mumbai, received steady showers from Sunday night into Monday morning. The rainfall led to overcast skies and cooler temperatures, offering respite after weeks of persistent heat and humidity.
BMC Activates Emergency Response
The BMC said disaster management teams, stormwater drain personnel and emergency services have been placed on alert to respond to any rain-related incidents. Civic authorities are closely monitoring vulnerable locations, including low-lying areas that are prone to waterlogging during heavy rainfall. Why Is Mumbai Facing One of Its Worst June Water Crises in Nearly 2 Decades?.
Officials have also advised citizens to exercise caution while commuting and to report any incidents of flooding, fallen trees or infrastructure damage through the civic body's emergency helplines.
Relief From Heat, but Commuters Asked to Stay Alert
While the showers brought welcome relief from soaring temperatures, intermittent heavy rain is expected to affect road traffic and local transport in parts of Mumbai. Authorities have cautioned motorists about reduced visibility and slippery roads, particularly during peak rainfall periods.
The IMD has indicated that rainfall activity is likely to intensify as monsoon conditions strengthen over Maharashtra in the coming days. Mumbai typically experiences the onset of the southwest monsoon during June, with pre-monsoon showers often signalling its arrival. This year's rainfall follows a prolonged spell of warm and humid weather across the city. Meteorologists expect rainfall activity to increase gradually, bringing more widespread showers to Mumbai and neighbouring districts as the monsoon advances over the region.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jun 22, 2026 11:27 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
