Mumbai Monsoon 2025: Triple-Digit Rainfall Hits City, Check IMD Alerts

Mumbai’s Core City Logs High Rainfall as Rainy Season Returns After Dry Period

Mumbai, June 16, 2025 – Mumbai’s core city experienced a substantial downpour, recording triple-digit precipitation levels in the last 24 hours as the rainy season made a strong return following nearly three weeks of a rainless phase. According to the Indian Weather Agency (IWA), the Colaba weather station measured 100.4 mm of precipitation, while the Santacruz weather station recorded 86 mm during the 24-hour cycle ending at 8:30 am Monday.

The meteorological agency has issued an amber warning for Mumbai, Thane district, and Palghar district until 8:30 am Tuesday, predicting steady to intense showers. Meanwhile, Raigad region is under a crimson warning, indicating the likelihood of severe rainfall during the same period. An IWA official stated, “The rain band has formed over the Konkan regions of coastal Maharashtra, resulting in more intense precipitation in the core city compared to the outskirts over the past 24 hours.”

Since the rainy season’s onset on May 26, the Colaba weather station has recorded 261.5 mm of precipitation, and the Santacruz weather station has logged 204.6 mm, per IWA records. This year’s rainy season began remarkably early, marking the earliest in over seven decades. Typically, the southwest rainy season arrives in Mumbai between June 8 and 15, with an average precipitation of 537 mm for June.

Article Key Points About Mumbai’s Rainfall 2025

• Precipitation Recorded: Colaba weather station: 100.4 mm; Santacruz weather station: 86 mm in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 am Monday, June 16, 2025.
• Warnings Issued: Amber warning for Mumbai, Thane district, and Palghar district until 8:30 am Tuesday; crimson warning for Raigad region.
• Rain Band: Active over Konkan regions, causing more intense precipitation in Mumbai’s core city compared to the outskirts.
• Seasonal Precipitation: Since May 26, Colaba recorded 261.5 mm, and Santacruz recorded 204.6 mm.
• Early Start: Rainy season began on May 26, the earliest in over seven decades, compared to the usual June 8 and 15 period.
• June Average: Mumbai’s typical June precipitation is 537 mm.

Residents are urged to stay informed with IWA updates and take precautions, particularly in areas under crimson and amber warnings, as the rainy season continues to bring intense showers to the region.

For further updates, visit the IWA website.