Ghatkopar and Worli Record Highest Rainfall as Light Showers Hit Mumbai

Parts of Mumbai, including Ghatkopar, Chembur, Mankhurd, Worli, and Lower Parel, received light to moderate rainfall on Sunday morning, bringing much-needed relief from the intense heat and humidity. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced that conditions remain favourable for the further advance of the southwest monsoon across parts of Maharashtra.

The morning showers brought respite to residents after days of waiting. The southwest monsoon, whose advance has been slower than usual this year, is finally showing signs of picking up pace over Maharashtra.

Although the monsoon reached South Konkan earlier this month, its progress subsequently stalled due to unfavourable weather conditions. This delayed advance has been reflected across the country. While the southwest monsoon arrived over Kerala on June 4 and advanced steadily for the next four days, reaching parts of the west coast, including Karnataka and Goa, ahead of schedule, its onset remained delayed across most of northeast India.

According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), rainfall was recorded in several pockets of the city during the early morning hours, with some areas experiencing heavier spells than others.

Between 6 am and 7 am, Ramabai Municipal School in Ghatkopar recorded the highest rainfall at 24 mm. During the same period, Chembur Fire Station received 20 mm of rain, while Mankhurd Fire Station recorded 16 mm.

Rainfall intensified in some pockets during the following hour. Between 7 am and 8 am, Worli Seaface Municipal School and Savitribai Phule Municipal School recorded 25 mm of rain each, which was the highest recorded in the city during that timeframe.

Furthermore, the G-South ward office in Lower Parel received 21 mm of rain, while the Worli Fire Station recorded 17 mm.

Despite the showers, municipal officials confirmed that no major waterlogging or rain-related incidents were reported from any part of the city.