Western suburbs record highest rainfall as heavy showers lash Mumbai after prolonged dry spell

Rainfall intensity had dropped sharply after July, with Mumbai receiving very little rain since last month, apart from a few brief spells. Pic/Satej Shinde

Mumbai's western suburbs recorded the highest average rainfall among the three regions of the city during the 10-hour period on Sunday.

The city witnessed heavy showers after a prolonged dry spell.

Rainfall intensity had dropped sharply after July, with Mumbai receiving very little rain since last month, apart from a few brief spells.

According to the official data, shared by the weather department in Mumbai, the city recorded an average rainfall of 59.86 mm in the western suburbs between 8 am and 6 pm on September 13, 2026.

Eastern suburbs record 52.28 mm

The eastern suburbs recorded an average of 52.28 mm of rainfall during the same period.

Rainfall remained significant across several parts of the eastern suburbs as Mumbai experienced widespread showers on Sunday.

City records 43.82 mm

City area recorded an average rainfall of 43.82 mm between 8 am and 6 pm.

Overall, the figures show that all three regions received substantial rainfall during the day, with the western suburbs recording the highest average.

Rainfall figures from 8 am to 6 pm

- Western Suburbs (WS): 59.86 mm

- Eastern Suburbs (ES): 52.28 mm

- City: 43.82 mm

Rainfall data from 1 am to 10 am

According to rainfall figures, the heaviest showers were reported between 1 am and 10 am, with the western suburbs receiving some of the highest totals.

The data showed, BKC Fire Station recorded the highest rainfall at 147.6 mm. Borivali Fire Station recorded 138 mm, while Bandra Fire Station received 135.6 mm. The R Central Office recorded 135 mm, and Magathane Bus Depot received 133.6 mm.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast generally cloudy skies over Mumbai, with a few spells of moderate rain or thundershowers on Sunday.

The weather department has also warned of lightning and gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph during some spells.

Residents have been advised to remain cautious as thunderstorms could be accompanied by lightning and strong winds.

High tide of 4.46 metres in Mumbai

Mumbai was also expected to witness a high tide of 4.46 metres at 1.05 pm on Sunday, according to the forecast.

A low tide of 0.44 metres was expected at 7.13 pm.

Another high tide of 4.43 metres is forecast at 1.38 am on Monday, followed by a low tide of 1.21 metres at 7.17 am.