IMD Issues Orange Alert for Mumbai As Heavy Rains Trigger Major Traffic Snarls

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday issued a yellow nowcast warning for Mumbai, forecasting light to moderate rainfall at isolated places over a three-hour period until 10 am. The warning, issued at 7 am IST on June 30, comes amid an active monsoon spell that has already disrupted normal life across the city. The IMD has also maintained an orange alert for Mumbai over the next few days, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds.

The nowcast warning extends beyond Mumbai to several districts across Maharashtra, including Thane, Palghar, Pune, Satara, Sangli, Kolhapur, Solapur, Beed, Latur, Nanded, Parbhani, Hingoli, Jalna, Dharashiv, Ahilyanagar and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Weather officials have advised residents to remain cautious as intermittent rain, thunderstorms and strong winds are expected to continue across many parts of the state during the day.

Heavy rainfall since the early hours of Tuesday has caused significant traffic disruptions across Mumbai and adjoining areas. Waterlogging has been reported on several major roads, slowing the movement of vehicles during the morning rush hour. One of the worst-affected stretches is near Juinagar railway station on the Sion–Panvel Highway towards Mumbai, where traffic has been crawling due to water accumulation, with congestion reportedly extending for nearly two to three kilometres.

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Commuters are also facing long delays on the Western Express Highway, where heavy congestion has been reported from Dahisar Check Naka to Bandra. The persistent rainfall has reduced visibility and slowed vehicular movement on several arterial roads, prompting authorities to urge motorists to drive cautiously and plan additional travel time. Waterlogging at low-lying locations has further added to commuter inconvenience across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

According to rainfall data, Mumbai received steady overnight showers between 8 am on June 29 and 6 am on June 30. The island city recorded an average rainfall of 22 mm, while the eastern suburbs received 25 mm and the western suburbs recorded 21 mm during the period. In the final hour between 5 am and 6 am, Marol recorded the highest rainfall at 23 mm, followed closely by Ghatkopar with 21 mm, reflecting the uneven but intense distribution of rainfall across the city.

The latest warnings indicate that monsoon activity is likely to remain active over Mumbai in the coming days, with the possibility of heavy spells causing further disruption to transport and daily life. Authorities have advised residents to stay updated with official weather bulletins, avoid waterlogged areas where possible and exercise caution while travelling as the city prepares for continued monsoon conditions.

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