24 June,2026 08:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The civic body stated that continuous rainfall led to waterlogging in low-lying areas. File Pic
Several parts of Mumbai and its suburbs recorded heavy rainfall in the last 24 hours, with Malvani reporting 340 mm, Parel 334 mm, Colaba 248 mm, and Santacruz 225 mm, according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
In view of intense rainfall activity, the BMC said its emergency response system is fully operational, with more than 7,000 officers and staff deployed across the city to manage waterlogging and related issues.
The civic body stated that continuous rainfall led to waterlogging in low-lying areas; however, dewatering pumps, stormwater pumping stations and flood control systems have been activated, ensuring rapid drainage of accumulated water. Traffic movement across most parts of the city remained largely smooth, officials said.
The BMC's Disaster Management Department is closely monitoring vulnerable locations, including low-lying areas, railway stations, major roads, bridges and coastal zones. Control room teams, engineers and field staff are working round the clock to address citizen complaints.
Following heavy rainfall during the night of June 23 and early morning of June 24, Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide visited the BMC emergency control room at 4:30 am on Wednesday to review the situation and take stock of preparedness measures.
She urged citizens to follow advisories issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and contact the civic control room in case of emergencies.
The civic chief said regular monitoring of drain cleaning and stormwater drainage systems is underway, with additional manpower and machinery being deployed wherever required. Fire brigade personnel, disaster management teams and other emergency services have been placed on standby to respond to incidents such as tree falls, short circuits and waterlogging.
Given the likelihood of continued heavy rainfall, all civic departments have been instructed to remain on alert, with the situation being continuously monitored.
Between 8 am on Tuesday and 8 am on Wednesday, Colaba recorded 248 mm of rainfall, while Santacruz recorded 225 mm. The seasonal rainfall for June stands at 542 mm for Colaba and 537 mm for Santacruz, indicating that nearly 45 per cent and 42 per cent of the monthly rainfall, respectively, occurred in just the last 24 hours.
The BMC said all systems remain active on the ground, with officials and staff deployed across Mumbai to monitor conditions and respond to any emergencies.
Following heavy overnight showers, waterlogging was reported in multiple areas including Dadar TT, Sion Circle, Chembur, Kurla, Mankhurd, Borivali, Dahisar, Kandivali, Malad, Goregaon and Andheri.
Civic authorities said complaints were promptly addressed using dewatering pumps and manpower deployment, with water drained in most affected pockets.
The report also noted high tide conditions, with tides of 3.41 metres at 8:28 am and 3.35 metres at 7:41 pm on June 24. The forecast for Mumbai and its suburbs indicated partly cloudy skies with a high probability of moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds.
Mumbai's water supply lakes showed mixed trends, with most reservoirs such as Upper Vaitarna, Modak Sagar, Tansa, Bhatsa, Vihar and Tulsi witnessing marginal declines, while Middle Vaitarna recorded a slight increase.
Tulsi Lake received the highest rainfall at 263 mm, followed by Vihar Lake at 142 mm. The total useful water stock currently stands at 114,863 million litres, higher than 2024 levels but significantly lower than 2025 figures for the same period.
The civic body reported 70 short-circuit incidents and 113 cases of fallen trees or branches across the city and suburbs. Seven cases of partial house or wall collapse were also recorded. However, no injuries or fatalities were reported.
Despite the disruptions, authorities confirmed that road traffic and suburban train services on both Central and Western Railway lines remained largely unaffected and continued to operate smoothly as of the morning update on June 24.
The BMC's disaster management teams remain on alert, with continuous monitoring and response measures in place across the city.
