Mumbai is bracing for heavy rainfall as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for today, June 16, 2025. This alert signifies the likelihood of very heavy rainfall in the city and its neighboring areas, potentially leading to localized flooding and traffic disruptions.
The city already experienced a soaking start to the day, with intense showers drenching areas like Bandra and Malabar Hill in the early morning hours. South Mumbai and the Western suburbs bore the brunt of the downpour between 2 AM and 5 AM, prompting the weather department to issue the orange alert. Fort recorded the highest rainfall at 74 mm, followed by Bandra (62 mm), Malabar Hill (60 mm), and Lower Parel (58 mm). Even areas traditionally less affected by heavy rains, such as Andheri, Mumbai Central, and Borivali, witnessed consistent showers.
The IMD's seven-day forecast indicates that heavy rain is expected to continue today, particularly over South Mumbai and parts of the Western suburbs. The orange alert serves as a warning for localized flooding and potential traffic snarls. Similar conditions are predicted for tomorrow, June 17, with generally cloudy skies and heavy rain expected. While intermittent rain is expected from June 18 onwards, no formal warnings are in place, offering a slight respite but not a complete dry spell.
In the 24-hour period ending at 8 AM on Sunday, June 15, the island city received 31 mm of rainfall, while the eastern and western suburbs recorded 21 mm and 20 mm of rainfall, respectively. The weather department had earlier issued a 'yellow' alert for Mumbai on Sunday, forecasting heavy showers at isolated places, while an 'orange' alert was issued for neighboring Thane, Raigad, and Palghar districts, which are expected to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall.
The IMD has also advised fishermen not to venture into the Konkan coast from June 14 to June 18 due to "squally weather with wind speed 40 - 50 kmph gusting to 60 kmph," and to stay clear of the Goa coast.
নাগরিকদের should take necessary precautions, avoid unnecessary travel, and stay informed about the latest weather updates from the IMD.
