Mumbai rains: When will it stop? Here's what IMD forecast says

Heavy rainfall continued to disrupt normal life in Mumbai, India's financial capital, on Monday with several low-lying areas witnessed waterlogging, while traffic movement on the Mumbai-Goa Highway was severely affected due to flooding in parts of Raigad. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Red Alert for Mumbai, Thane and Raigad districts. The IMD warned that intense rainfall could inundate low-lying and urban areas, trigger flash floods and river flooding in some catchments, and cause water to flow over roads and bridges. It also cautioned that strong winds could uproot weak trees, while old and poorly maintained structures may collapse. Landslides, mudslides and rockfalls are also possible in vulnerable areas.

According to the weather department, rough sea conditions and squally weather are likely along the Konkan coast. Road, rail, air and ferry services may face disruptions, while essential civic services such as water and electricity supply could also be affected.

The IMD further warned that strong winds and heavy rain may damage plantations, horticulture and standing crops, besides causing minor damage to kutcha houses, walls and huts. It also cautioned against cloud-to-ground lightning during thunderstorm activity.


Commuters have been advised to check traffic conditions before travelling and follow official traffic advisories. Residents have also been urged to avoid staying in vulnerable structures, refrain from working in open areas during thunderstorms and avoid taking shelter under tall trees or isolated structures.


People should unplug electrical appliances during thunderstorms, move away from water bodies immediately and avoid contact with objects that conduct electricity to minimise the risk of lightning strikes.

For farmers, the IMD advised harvesting mature crops at the earliest, covering harvested produce if threshing cannot be completed, shifting stored grains to safe locations, avoiding irrigation and chemical spraying, and ensuring proper drainage of excess rainwater from fields. Cattle and other farm animals should be kept indoors in secure sheds during thunderstorms and lightning activity.

Meanwhile, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) appealed to residents to avoid venturing out unless absolutely necessary. It advised citizens to maintain a safe distance from trees, dilapidated buildings, hoardings, electric poles and other vulnerable structures, avoid parking vehicles under trees, and stay away from beaches and waterlogged areas.

The civic body said nearly 15,000 officials and employees of the BMC and other government agencies have been deployed across the city, while senior officials are continuously monitoring the situation and coordinating response measures.

The BMC also urged people not to believe rumours, rely only on official advisories issued by the administration and disaster management authorities, and contact its emergency helpline (1916) for immediate assistance.

When will the rain stop in Mumbai?

According to the latest IMD forecast, heavy rainfall will continue on July 7, although the intensity is expected to ease compared with Sunday. Mumbai will remain under an Orange Alert, with heavy rain accompanied by occasional strong winds of 60-70 kmph at isolated places.

From July 8 onwards, weather conditions are expected to improve across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, with the IMD forecasting moderate rainfall for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Raigad through July 10.

IMD's five-day forecast

Mumbai

• July 6: Heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places with extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places. Strong winds of 70-80 kmph likely.
• July 7: Heavy rainfall with occasional strong winds of 60-70 kmph at isolated places.
• July 8-10: Moderate rainfall.

Thane

• July 6: Heavy to very heavy rainfall with isolated extremely heavy spells and winds of 70-80 kmph.
• July 7: Heavy rainfall with occasional strong winds of 60-70 kmph.
• July 8-10: Moderate rainfall.

Palghar

• July 6-7: Heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places with winds of 70-80 kmph.
• July 8-10: Moderate rainfall.

Raigad

• July 6: Heavy to very heavy rainfall with isolated extremely heavy spells and winds of 70-80 kmph.
• July 7: Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to continue, with isolated extremely heavy spells and strong winds.
• July 8: Heavy rainfall at isolated places.
• July 9-10: Moderate rainfall.

The IMD has classified the probability of rainfall across Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Raigad as "very likely" throughout the five-day forecast period.(With agency inputs)