Overview

• The southwest monsoon arrived in Maharashtra on May 25, 2025, marking the earliest onset in 35 years, according to the weather department.
• Heavy rains caused a portion of the compound wall at the heritage site Banganga Lake in Mumbai to collapse; no injuries were reported.
• In Nashik, a concrete slab at a bus stand collapsed onto a state transport bus, causing damage but no injuries.
• Authorities, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), have barricaded affected areas to ensure public safety and prevent further incidents.
• The monsoon has also caused traffic congestion and waterlogging in Sinnar town, highlighting infrastructure vulnerabilities during extreme weather.