Mumbaikars woke up to a spell of pre-monsoon showers on Sunday morning in Kurla, Andheri, Powai, Parel, Worli, Dadar, and Bandra. This was the third such occurrence since May 29, as the southwest monsoon (SWM) is yet to make its entry into the city, which has been experiencing hot and humid weather this month. According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), no waterlogging was reported in the city on Sunday. As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the monsoon is likely to arrive in Mumbai by June 23.

Sunday’s rain

Between 6 am and 7 am, the rainfall recorded in Ghatkopar, Chembur, Mankhurd, Worli, and Lower Parel was 24 mm, 20 mm, 16 mm, 25 mm, and 21 mm, respectively. The Santacruz weather station, whose readings are considered those of Mumbai, recorded 2 mm of rainfall on Sunday, while its Colaba counterpart recorded 7 mm. Mumbai received pre-monsoon showers on May 31 and June 3. From June 1 to June 21, Santacruz and Colaba recorded 14.9 mm and 13.5 mm, respectively.