Mumbai continued to received rainfall on Saturday morning as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a 'red alert' for the financial capital, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall across the city and suburbs. The weather agency also stated that there is a possibility of extremely heavy showers and gusty winds reaching 60 kmph in isolated areas.Based on the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) rainfall data for the period between July 3 (8:00 am) to July 4 (8:00 am), the western suburbs recorded the highest rainfall in Mumbai, with the H West Ward Office logging 150.6 mm of rain, followed by Supari Tank Municipal School in Bandra (146 mm) and Pali Chimbai Municipal School, Bandra (143.2 mm).In the eastern suburbs, the N Ward Office recorded the highest rainfall at 143 mm, followed by Ramabai Municipal School, Ghatkopar (136.4 mm), Mankhurd Fire Station (134.2 mm) and Collector Colony Municipal School, Chembur (127.6 mm).— ANI (@ANI) The island city received comparatively lower rainfall, with the G South Ward Office recording the highest at 141.8 mm, followed by the F North Ward Office (135.2 mm), B Ward Office (120.8 mm), Rawali Camp (118.28 mm) and N.M. Joshi Marg Municipal School in Lower Parel (118 mm).Several parts of Mumbai, including Sion Gandhi Market and Dadra East, faced severe waterlogging, worsening commuter hardship and disrupting daily life.Civic officials affirmed that while the metropolis recorded over 100 mm of rain in several parts over the last 24 hours, public transport remains operational.However, commuters have reported delays in the suburban local train network throughout the day.The authorities have warned of high tides at 2.50 pm with a height of 4.26 metres on Saturday and at 2.52 am on Sunday with a height of 3.60 metres, while the low tide scheduled at 8.56 pm on Saturday at 1.66 metres and at 8.22 am on Sunday at 1.28 metres.
Mumbai weather: IMD issues 'red alert' as financial capital braces for heavy rains
Mumbai rains today: The financial capital of India is under a red alert as the IMD forecasts heavy to extremely heavy rainfall and gusty winds up to 60 kmph. The city has already seen over 100 mm of rain in many areas within 24 hours, with Bandra and Vikhroli recording the highest amounts. Despite operational public transport, commuters are experiencing delays on local train services. High tides are also anticipated.











