As per the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the tide forecast for Monday includes a high tide at 3:58 a.m. (3.43 meters), and a low tide at 9:38 a.m. (2.45 meters). Coastal residents and fishermen have been urged to stay alert, especially during high tide hours, as flooding risk may increase due to the combination of tide and rain
The island city received 71.98 mm, while the eastern suburbs got 70.44 mm, according to official data. Representational Pic
Between 8:30 a.m. on Saturday and 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, several parts of Mumbai recorded significant rainfall, with Colaba receiving the highest at 120.8 mm, crossing the 100 mm mark in just 24 hours.
Other notable readings include Juhu at 88.0 mm, Santacruz at 83.8 mm, Bandra at 82.5 mm, and Mahalaxmi at 28.0 mm. Due to waterlogging from the intense rain, the Andheri subway has been closed to traffic as a precautionary measure.
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Mumbai on Sunday, forecasting very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall. The warning extends to the districts of Thane, Raigad, and Palghar, where intense downpours are also expected throughout the day.
According to the IMD, Mumbai and its suburbs are likely to experience a generally cloudy sky, accompanied by heavy to very heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 40–50 kmph. There is a possibility of extremely heavy rainfall in isolated pockets.
Temperatures in the city are expected to remain moderate, with the maximum around 27 degrees Celsius and the minimum around 23 degrees Celsius.
Alongside the rain forecast, tide levels are also being closely monitored. On Sunday, a high tide is expected at 2:55 p.m., reaching 3.24 meters, followed by a low tide at 8:50 p.m., dipping to 1.31 meters.
As per the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the tide forecast for Monday includes a high tide at 3:58 a.m. (3.43 meters), and a low tide at 9:38 a.m. (2.45 meters). Coastal residents and fishermen have been urged to stay alert, especially during high tide hours, as flooding risk may increase due to the combination of tide and rain.
Between 8:00 a.m. on Sunday and 8:00 a.m. today, Mumbai recorded significant rainfall, particularly in the western suburbs, which saw 81.42 mm. The island city received 71.98 mm, while the eastern suburbs got 70.44 mm, according to official data.
As per the Regional Disaster Management Cell (RDMC) – TMC, the city logged 115.79 mm of rainfall during this 24-hour period. The most intense rain fell late at night, with 43.94 mm recorded at 11:30 p.m., followed by 22.60 mm at 10:30 p.m., and 12.70 mm at 12:30 a.m.
Rainfall continued in lighter spells through the early morning. With this, Mumbai’s total seasonal rainfall has now reached 3,070.34 mm, drawing closer to last year’s figure of 3,330.56 mm.
Further south, the districts of Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg are under an orange alert, with the possibility of heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds in isolated areas.
Meanwhile, the ghat regions of Nashik and Pune are also under a red alert, with the IMD warning of extremely heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds in isolated locations.
Civic authorities continue to monitor the situation, and citizens are advised to remain cautious, avoid unnecessary travel, and follow official updates cl
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