Mumbai Faces Record Downpour, IMD Warns of Heavy Rains: CM Fadnavis Reviews Situation

Mumbai faces record downpour and waterlogging amid monsoon’s earliest arrival in 75 years; CM Fadnavis and deputy CM Shinde on alert as rescue and clean-up efforts intensify.

May 27, 2025: Mumbai: Record-breaking Rainfall and Waterlogging as Monsoon Arrives 16 Days Early

Mumbai witnessed torrential rains on Monday, marking the city’s earliest monsoon arrival in 75 years, as confirmed by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Heavy rain has battered the financial capital, prompting the IMD to issue a red alert until 8:30 am on Tuesday.

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The downpour caused widespread waterlogging across Mumbai, forcing people to wade through knee-deep water in several areas, including CSMT, Churchgate Station, Mantralaya, Hindmata, King Circle, and JJ Marg.

According to the IMD, Mumbai is expected to see generally cloudy skies with moderate to heavy rain today, along with the possibility of thunderstorms or gusty winds in isolated areas. The minimum temperature is expected to be around 24 degrees Celsius and the maximum around 31 degrees Celsius.

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Monsoon Arrives Early, CM Reviews Situation

CM Devendra Fadnavis has been closely monitoring the situation, instructing the entire administration to remain on alert. He has been in constant touch with the state Chief Secretary and the Disaster Management Cell to coordinate relief efforts.

IMD data revealed that South Mumbai recorded extremely heavy rainfall, with over 250 mm in just 13 hours until 11 am on Monday. Nariman Point received the highest rainfall at 252 mm, followed by the BMC headquarters at 216 mm and the Colaba pumping station at 207 mm.

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Across Maharashtra, at least eight people lost their lives in rain-related incidents over the past two days, including four from lightning strikes, one from a ceiling collapse, and one due to drowning. Three others died in separate incidents in Pune, according to PTI.

Flooding, Metro Disruptions, and Political Blame Game

In addition to widespread flooding, rainwater inundated the underground Acharya Atre Chowk metro station, leading to the suspension of operations on Mumbai Metro Line 3 between Acharya Atre Chowk and Worli stations. “The incident occurred when the RCC water-retaining wall at the entry/exit collapsed due to a sudden ingress of water from an adjoining utility,” said the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation.

Suburban railway services were also disrupted. Central Railway’s spokesperson said that water had risen eight inches above the tracks between Masjid and Sandhurst Road station, halting operations on the Harbour Line.

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray criticised the Mahayuti government, alleging that despite spending crores, the administration failed to prepare Mumbai’s roads, drainage, and flood response systems. “It is the scam of the BJP across Mumbai and Pune… The farmers have not been helped or supported by this government,” Thackeray told ANI. Congress leaders echoed the sentiment.

Deputy CM Eknath Shinde acknowledged the chaos, citing the early arrival of the monsoon and its impact. “We expected (the pre-monsoon) work to be completed by June 10 and planned accordingly. It is a fact that the rains have arrived early, causing chaos,” Shinde said. He also noted that drain-cleaning operations are underway and disaster management systems are on high alert.

As Mumbai battles record-breaking rainfall and its aftermath, officials urge citizens to stay safe and avoid waterlogged areas as much as possible.

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