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In Photos: Rain-soaked Fort, Marine Drive draw large crowds despite red alert
Updated On: 05 July, 2026 08:45 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad
Visitors and commuters were seen making their way through the rain-soaked streets of Fort and enjoying the monsoon at Marine Drive promenade in South Mumbai on Sunday, despite an India Meteorological Department (IMD) red alert warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places with extremely heavy spells at isolated locations. (PICS/ATUL KAMBLE)


Fort and other parts of South Mumbai have received substantial rainfall over the weekend, while several areas across the city continued to experience intense downpours

The ongoing monsoon spell has also disrupted daily life, with delays in suburban train services, waterlogging reported from low-lying areas, and gusty winds sweeping across the city

IMD has forecast generally cloudy skies with light to moderate rainfall across Maharashtra on Sunday, while warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places and extremely heavy showers at isolated locations in the Ghat areas

The civic body recorded average rainfall of 22.79 mm in the city, 38.69 mm in the eastern suburbs, and 36.99 mm in the western suburbs during the period in 10 hours, ending at 6 pm

Wind speeds remained significantly high, with gusts reaching 72.4 kmph in C and D ward areas of the city, 75 kmph in Ghatkopar, and 77 kmph in Bandra West

The strong winds led to more than 250 complaints of fallen trees and branches across Mumbai

Meanwhile, sea of visitors was seen at the iconic Marine Drive on Sunday as the city witnessed a high tide of 4.19 metres amid persistent monsoon showers

With the afternoon high tide coinciding with heavy rainfall, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) urged citizens to avoid venturing onto the promenade or going close to the sea wall, warning that rough sea conditions and rising water levels could pose a safety risk

The combination of heavy rain and high tide also heightened the possibility of temporary waterlogging in low-lying coastal areas, prompting authorities to advise residents to exercise caution while stepping outdoors.
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