Overview
- The India Meteorological Department issued a yellow nowcast at about 7 pm on Tuesday warning of thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds for roughly three hours.
- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation gauges recorded sharp local differences in rainfall, with readings such as Aarey/Goregaon around 64 mm and Powai about 59.4 mm while many central stations saw much lower amounts.
- The sudden evening downpours caused waterlogging in low-lying spots including the Andheri subway, multiple tree and branch falls in Aarey that closed a road, and slowed traffic on key routes.
- Airlines including IndiGo and Akasa Air issued passenger advisories and warned of possible delays as rain and gusty winds affected ground handling and movement to and from the airport.
- IMD and BMC remain on active watch and have urged residents to follow official updates, avoid sheltering under trees, and allow extra travel time while short, intense convective spells continue to be possible.