Mumbai woke up to its first major pre-monsoon spell of the season as heavy rains lashed several parts of the city, triggering waterlogging and massive traffic disruptions. Areas including Andheri, Bandra, Khar, Malad, Goregaon, Juhu, Versova and Vakola witnessed intense rainfall, while key stretches of the Western Express Highway and the Andheri subway faced severe disruptions. The IMD has issued a yellow alert and forecast more rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds in the coming days. With the southwest monsoon expected to advance soon, Mumbai may be heading into a wet and challenging week ahead.

The Indian Meteorological Department has issued yellow and orange alerts across Maharashtra. Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg are expected to be significantly impacted between May 21st and 24th. During this period, heavy rainfall is expected, accompanied by stormy conditions and gusty winds. A cyclonic circulation is expected to develop over the Arabian Sea off the Karnataka coast around May 21. Residents and commuters are advised to take necessary precautions.