29 June,2026 03:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Intense overnight spells pounded Mumbai's suburbs heading into Monday morning, but civic operations and transit networks have largely managed to keep the city moving.
According to the latest 24-hour situational report released by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Disaster Management Department, heavy localized downpours triggered a wave of waterlogging complaints, all of which have since been cleared.
While South Mumbai saw a relatively mild 30.4 mm of rain, the suburbs faced a heavy lashing. Santacruz recorded 103.1mm of rainfall in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 AM on Monday.
The BMC's automated rain gauges tracked the uneven distribution across the metro zone:
Eastern Suburbs: Averaged an intense 113.27 mm
Western Suburbs: Clocked in at 84.27 mm
Island City: Saw a lighter average of 37.50 mm
Where it rained the most:
Mulund's Veena Nagar BMC School recorded the highest rainfall in the city at a massive 210 mm, closely followed by the Versova Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) in the western suburbs at 167 mm
The heaviest downpours hit around midnight on June 29, triggering flash waterlogging complaints from several chronic spots
East: Mulund, Bhandup, and Ghatkopar.
West: Malad East, Malvani, Malad West, and Andheri West.
The BMC deployed emergency dewatering pumps and manpower to flush out the accumulated water. Officials confirmed that no active waterlogging complaints remain across the city or its suburbs as of midday Monday.
Despite the heavy rain, Mumbai's primary lifelines remained resilient. As of 9:00 AM today, both the Central and Western railway lines are running smoothly, and road traffic across the city is moving without major disruptions
However, the severe weather did leave behind some operational challenges:
Tree Falls: 34 complaints of fallen trees or branches were registered (mostly in the Western Suburbs with 17 incidents). BMC teams are currently clearing the debris.
Short Circuits: 16 localized short circuits were reported and handled by utility providers.
Structural Damage: 3 minor partial house/wall collapses occurred.
No injuries or casualties were reported in any of these incidents.
The civic body is keeping a close watch on the coastline as high tides peak over the next 48 hours:
June 29: A high tide of 4.09 meters peaked at 12:01 PM.
June 30: A higher tide of 4.16 meters is expected at 12:35 PM.
Meanwhile, water levels in Mumbai's seven catchment lakes remain significantly lower compared to last year. The total useful water stock across the lakes currently sits at 100,279 million liters, compared to a much healthier 571,670 million liters recorded during the same period in 2025. Tulsi lake received the highest direct rainfall over the last 24 hours at 179 mm
The Colaba Observatory has predicted a generally cloudy sky with moderate to heavy rain accompanied by thundershowers for Mumbai and its suburbs over the next 24 hours. Citizens are advised to plan their commutes accordingly and stay tuned to civic updates.
