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IN PHOTOS: Heavy rain lashes Mumbai as IMD issues orange alert

Updated On: 01 July, 2026 12:12 PM IST | Divya Nair

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday evening upgraded its earlier yellow alert to an orange alert for Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar districts, forecasting heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours as intense showers lashed the city and its neighbouring areas. PICS/ATUL KAMBLE

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People make their way through heavy rain in Dharavi-Sion as showers lash Mumbai on Tuesday evening. PIC/ATUL KAMBLE
People make their way through heavy rain in Dharavi-Sion as showers lash Mumbai on Tuesday evening. PIC/ATUL KAMBLE
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IMD's weather alert mentioned, "Heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolate places in Mumbai, Thane and Palghar was likely on June 30." The weather bureau has advised citizens to exercise caution

IMD's weather alert mentioned, "Heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolate places in Mumbai, Thane and Palghar was likely on June 30." The weather bureau has advised citizens to exercise caution

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Between 8 am and 7 pm, the city recorded 41.03 mm of rainfall, while the eastern and western suburbs received 53.27 mm and 54.06 mm, respectively

Between 8 am and 7 pm, the city recorded 41.03 mm of rainfall, while the eastern and western suburbs received 53.27 mm and 54.06 mm, respectively

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Several areas witnessed intense spells of rain between 6 pm and 7 pm. In the island city, the highest rainfall was recorded at Pratiksha Nagar Municipal School, Sion (26 mm), followed by B Nadkarni Park Municipal School (21 mm) and SWD Workshop, Dadar, along with the G-South and F-South ward offices (17 mm each)

Several areas witnessed intense spells of rain between 6 pm and 7 pm. In the island city, the highest rainfall was recorded at Pratiksha Nagar Municipal School, Sion (26 mm), followed by B Nadkarni Park Municipal School (21 mm) and SWD Workshop, Dadar, along with the G-South and F-South ward offices (17 mm each)

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In the eastern suburbs, the Mankhurd Fire Station area recorded 29 mm, followed by the M-E Ward Office (27 mm), Mulund Fire Station (25 mm), M-W and T Ward offices (24 mm each), and Gawanpada Fire Station and Collectors Colony (23 mm each)

In the eastern suburbs, the Mankhurd Fire Station area recorded 29 mm, followed by the M-E Ward Office (27 mm), Mulund Fire Station (25 mm), M-W and T Ward offices (24 mm each), and Gawanpada Fire Station and Collectors Colony (23 mm each)

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IMD has forecast cloudy skies with the possibility of intense rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms over the next 24 hours

IMD has forecast cloudy skies with the possibility of intense rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms over the next 24 hours

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Authorities have advised citizens to avoid low-lying and waterlogged areas, remain indoors during intense spells of rain wherever possible, and follow official weather advisories

Authorities have advised citizens to avoid low-lying and waterlogged areas, remain indoors during intense spells of rain wherever possible, and follow official weather advisories

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Mumbai Police, the BMC, and the Mumbai Fire Brigade remain on alert to respond to rain-related emergencies.

Mumbai Police, the BMC, and the Mumbai Fire Brigade remain on alert to respond to rain-related emergencies.

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