22 June,2026 05:37 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Heavy showers lash Mumbai. PIC/NIMESH DAVE
Mumbai is set for an active spell of monsoon weather over the next five days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting regular rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds of around 40 kmph across the region.
The city woke up to moderate to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms on Monday morning, with several areas recording intense showers. Moderate rain and thundershowers are expected to continue through the week, while heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Similar weather conditions have been forecast for Thane and Raigad districts, where thunderstorm activity may be accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of 30-50 kmph.
According to the forecast, rainfall activity is expected to remain consistent across the Mumbai and Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rainfall are likely during the first half of the week, while widespread light-to-moderate rain is expected to continue thereafter.
The IMD has advised residents to remain cautious during thunderstorm activity, particularly in areas prone to waterlogging and traffic congestion.
Even as humidity levels remain high, Mumbai's air quality has continued to stay within acceptable limits.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) SAMEER application, Mumbai recorded an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 50, placing it in the satisfactory category.
Several monitoring stations reported healthy air quality levels. Bandra Kurla Complex recorded an AQI of 35, Byculla 44, Colaba 58 and Navi Mumbai 39. Mulund reported one of the best readings at 19, while Chembur recorded 33.
Environmental experts attribute the stable air quality to periodic rainfall and weather conditions that help disperse airborne pollutants.
Monday morning's showers were particularly intense in some parts of the city.
According to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) data, the island city recorded an average rainfall of 17 mm between 6 am and 7 am, while the western suburbs received 10 mm. No measurable rainfall was recorded in the eastern suburbs during that period.
Among the highest rainfall recordings, Savitribai Phule BMC School at Worli Naka received 61 mm of rain in just one hour. Prabhadevi recorded 58 mm, while Malabar Hill and Adarsh Nagar School in Worli received 44 mm each.
In the western suburbs, Bandra emerged among the wettest locations, with Pali Chimbai School and Supari Tank BMC School recording 70 mm of rainfall each within an hour. Khar received 30 mm, while Bandra Fire Station recorded 28 mm.
Despite the intense showers, no major incidents of waterlogging or disruption to public transport services were reported.
