Mumbai weather: IMD issues orange alert as June ends with 18–22% rainfall deficit

People brave a sudden downpour at Kala Nagar in Bandra on Tuesday. PIC/SHADAB KHAN

Mumbai is bracing for another spell of heavy to very heavy rain, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing an orange alert for the city every day till Saturday. Yet, despite the wet week ahead, June has ended with a significant rainfall deficit, highlighting an erratic start to this year's southwest monsoon.

According to IMD data, Colaba recorded 441 mm of rainfall in June, about 18 per cent below normal, while Santacruz logged 416.4 mm, a deficit of around 22 per cent.

This week's alerts

Mumbai
Orange alert: Wednesday to Saturday

Thane
Orange alert: Wednesday to Saturday

Raigad
Red alert: Thursday
Orange alert: Rest of the week

Palghar
Yellow alert: Wednesday
Orange alert: Thursday onwards

Rain on Tuesday (8 am-7 pm)

City: 41.03 mm
Eastern suburbs: 53.27 mm
Western suburbs: 54.06 mm

What July could look like

The IMD's monthly outlook indicates below-normal rainfall across the region in July, with precipitation expected to remain below 94 per cent of the Long Period Average (based on the 1971-2020 climatological average).

Why the deficit?

Despite several intense spells of rain, meteorologists say rainfall has been unevenly distributed through June, leaving the month's rainfall below normal.

Rain-related incident

A 45-year-old man Jawaharlal Patel suffered 90 per cent burns after a short circuit triggered a fire at a house in Sutar Chawl, Dahisar, around 6.30 am on Tuesday.

Rainfall at a glance

Observatory Rainfall till June 30 Deficit Rainfall on same date in 2025
Colaba 441 mm 18% 585.8 mm
Santacruz 416.4 mm 22% 518.9 mm