Heavy to very heavy rain lashes city for the second consecutive day. The rains intensified from the morning and many low lying areas were waterlogged. BEST was also forced to divert bus routes. There is a high tide of 4.18 meters at 3.30 pm. If the rain continues, there are chances of flooding in many areas as the floodgates will be closed during high tide. Santacruz received 121 mm of rain in just three hours from 8.30 am to 11.30 am. 115 mm rain in 24 hours is considered as heavy rainfall.

Though the city witnessed intermittent showers in the last few days, the showers intensified from Monday. After taking a brisk break on Tuesday morning, heavy rains lashed the city from Tuesday afternoon and continued in the night. They intensified further from Wednesday morning.