Mumbai witnessed a spell of heavy rainfall of 104 mm in an hour at Nariman Point on Monday. Leading to waterlogging in several areas, including inside the premises of the King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital
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Mumbai witnessed a spell of heavy rainfall of 104 mm in an hour at Nariman Point on Monday. Pic/ Image grabbed.
Mumbai witnessed an intense spell of heavy rainfall on Monday, recording 104 mm of rain in just one hour at Nariman Point. The sudden downpour led to widespread waterlogging across several areas, including within the premises of King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital. Significant water accumulation disrupted routine hospital operations and created severe difficulties for patients. Essential services were also impacted, with water entering the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
In addition, train services between Kurla and CSMT were temporarily suspended, while multiple bus routes had to be diverted due to flooding in low-lying areas.
Between midnight on Sunday, May 25 until 11 am on Monday, May 26 several areas within the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) limits recorded exceptionally heavy rainfall, reflecting the intensity and uneven distribution of the downpour across the city. Nariman Point Fire Station reported the highest rainfall at 252 mm, followed by the Ward A Office with 216 mm and the BMC Headquarters with 214 mm. Other major readings included 207 mm at the Colaba Pumping Station, 202 mm at the Eye Hospital near Do Tanki, and 180 mm at the Ward C Office in Chandanwadi, Marine Lines. Memonwada Fire Station logged 183 mm, while the Britannia Pumping Station in Worli recorded 171 mm. In the suburbs, Nariyalwadi School in Santacruz and Supari Tank in Bandra received 103 mm and 101 mm, respectively. Chembur's District Collector’s Colony saw 82 mm, and Ward L Office in Kurla recorded 76 mm. These figures underscore the localized nature of the rainfall, which led to widespread waterlogging and disruptions throughout Mumbai.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD), through its official handle @Indiametdept, stated, "Thunderstorms accompanied with lightning and intense spells of rain with gusty winds reaching 50-60 km/hr are very likely to occur at isolated places in the districts of Mumbai during next 3-4 hours. Take precautions while moving out."
Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and intense spells of rain with gusty winds reaching 50-60 kmph very likely to occur at isolated places in the districts of Mumbai during next 3-4 hours. Take precautions while moving out. -IMD MUMBAI@moesgoi @ndmaindia @airnewsalerts… pic.twitter.com/DX6MSo8UUm
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) May 26, 2025
IMD is closely tracking rain-related developments after Sunday night’s heavy downpour caused waterlogging across various parts of Mumbai.
In light of the prevailing weather conditions, the IMD has issued orange and red alerts for Mumbai and its suburban regions, cautioning residents about potential weather-related hazards.
A major traffic jam occurred on the Bhiwandi-Wada road in Thane district on Thursday after heavy rainfall late Wednesday night badly damaged the road. The downpour created large potholes and, combined with ongoing construction work, brought traffic to a near standstill. The jam stretched for 7 to 8 kilometres, leaving many commuters stuck for more than four hours.
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