Mumbai drenched as early Monsoon unleashes chaos across Maharashtra
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Monsoon breaks record
Mumbai witnessed the earliest southwest monsoon onset in 75 years, with the India Meteorological Department confirming its arrival on May 26—over two weeks ahead of the usual June 11 date.
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Historic early arrival
According to IMD scientist Sushma Nair, the last time the monsoon hit Mumbai this early was in 1956, with similar arrivals in 1962 and 1971, making 2024 a historic weather milestone.
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City soaked in hours
Intense showers hit several parts of the city: Colaba (105.2 mm), Santacruz (55 mm), Bandra (68.5 mm), Juhu (63.5 mm), and other localities also saw significant downpours.
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Pune joins the parade
Monsoon showers also reached Pune the same day, with heavy rainfall reported in multiple districts across Maharashtra, bringing relief and disruption in equal measure.
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Lightning turns fatal
One person died in Raigad due to lightning, while 48 people were rescued from flood-affected regions. A total of 70–80 families have been relocated to safer areas.
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Infrastructure damage
Baramati saw 25 homes partially collapse. Mumbai recorded waterlogging at six spots, 18 short circuits, and five wall collapse incidents—thankfully, no injuries were reported.
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NDRF on standby
Five NDRF teams are stationed across Mumbai. Fire services, police, and disaster response units are on standby to handle emergencies as more rain is expected.
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Debris at metro station after flooding
Debris was seen accumulating at the Acharya Atre Chowk underground metro station following severe waterlogging caused by heavy rainfall in Mumbai.
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Car stranded on flooded Mumbai road
A man looks into a car stuck on a flooded road during monsoon rain, in Mumbai.
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More storms ahead
The IMD has forecast continued rainfall in Mumbai with thunderstorms and strong winds. CM Fadnavis remains in contact with officials to ensure public safety and swift action.