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Earliest Monsoon in 75 Years Brings Record Rain and Flooding to Mumbai

A red alert remains in effect for Mumbai on May 27 with disaster response teams deployed to manage widespread flooding and infrastructure strain.

Commuters wade through a severely waterlogged road at Malabar Hill area following heavy rainfall, in Mumbai on Monday.
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Overview

  • The southwest monsoon reached Mumbai on May 26, arriving 16 days earlier than average and marking the city’s earliest onset since 1950.
  • Mumbai recorded its wettest May day in 107 years, with the Colaba observatory logging over 295 mm of rain and South Mumbai sites exceeding 200 mm within hours.
  • The India Meteorological Department has maintained a red alert through May 27 for Mumbai and adjacent areas, warning of continued heavy to very heavy showers.
  • Torrential downpours caused severe waterlogging on major roads and railway tracks, suspended services at the Acharya Atre Chowk Metro station, and led to widespread tree falls and power disruptions.
  • At least six people in Maharashtra have died in rain-related incidents, and multiple NDRF teams are working alongside civic agencies to conduct rescue and relief operations.