Mumbai Weather Forecast and Update: IMD Issues Orange Alert As Heavy Rain Lashes City; Red Alert in Palghar
The IMD has issued a multi-day orange alert for Mumbai, forecasting heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds through Friday, July 3. Parts of the city, including the Gateway of India, saw steady rainfall on Tuesday morning. Neighbouring Palghar is under a red alert, while Raigad faces a five-day orange alert due to flood risks.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Mumbai as the city braces for heavy to very heavy rainfall, severe thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds. The multi-day alert signals a significant intensification of the southwest monsoon across the financial capital and its neighbouring districts.
This comes as parts of the city received steady rainfall this morning, June 30, as the system gains strength. Morning visuals from the iconic Gateway of India captured overcast skies and persistent showers sweeping across the coastal front. Mumbai Weather Forecast & Update for Today, Tuesday, 30 June 2026: Expect Thunderstorms and Rain Showers, High of 28°C.
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According to the weather bureau's latest district-wise forecast, the city is expected to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated to a few places through Friday, July 3. A brief atmospheric respite is anticipated on Tuesday, June 30, when the city temporarily transitions to a yellow alert. During this window, the IMD still warns of potential thunderstorms and gusty winds reaching speeds of up to 40 kmph.
Parts of Mumbai Receive Rainfall
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High-Intensity Spells Predicted Through the Week
The reprieve will be short-lived as precipitation levels are expected to spike immediately after. For Monday and Wednesday, the IMD has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated to a few places, accompanied by thunderstorms, sharp lightning, and strong winds. The weather parameters indicate even more widespread activity toward the end of the workweek. Forecasters expect heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places on both Thursday, July 2 and Friday, July 3. How Mumbai Residents Can Report Illegal Hawkers Through BMC WhatsApp Chatbot.
Regional Alerts and Safety Measures
The severe weather system extends well beyond Mumbai’s municipal borders. The meteorological department has issued a red alert for the neighbouring Palghar district, warning residents of extremely heavy showers and intense thunderstorms. Concurrently, an orange alert has been placed over Raigad district for a duration of five days, highlighting the risk of localised flooding and travel disruptions in the region. Local civic authorities have advised residents to keep track of real-time weather updates, plan commutes carefully, and avoid venturing near coastal lines or low-lying areas during heavy downpours.
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