Mumbai is expected to witness moderate to heavy rainfall on Wednesday, with isolated parts of the city and suburbs likely to experience thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds, according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation ( BMC). The civic body has also indicated that skies will remain generally cloudy throughout the day.
On Tuesday, intense downpours led to waterlogging in parts of Khar, disrupting daily life and sparking concerns over the city’s readiness to tackle the monsoon. Visuals from Swami Vivekananda Road near National College showed key stretches submerged under rainwater.
The resulting traffic slowdown caused significant inconvenience to commuters during rush hours, as vehicles and pedestrians struggled through flooded roads.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday offered a broader forecast for the season, projecting a strong monsoon across the country.
“During June to September 2025, normal to above normal rainfall is very likely over most parts of the country except some areas of Northwest and East India and many areas of Northeast India where below normal rainfall is very likely,” the IMD said in a statement.
The department now expects southwest monsoon rainfall to be 106 per cent of the Long Period Average (LPA), revising its April estimate of 105 per cent. The LPA for India stands at 868.6 mm.
Regionally, the IMD predicts above normal monsoon rainfall over Central and South Peninsular India—exceeding 106 per cent of the LPA. In contrast, Northwest India is expected to see normal rainfall (92–108 per cent of LPA), while Northeast India may witness a deficit with rainfall levels likely to fall below 94 per cent of LPA.
Looking ahead to June, the forecast suggests a robust start to the season.
"During June 2025, normal to above normal monthly rainfall is very likely over most parts of the country, except some southern parts of peninsular India and parts of Northwest and Northeast India, where below normal rainfall is likely," the IMD noted.
(With inputs from ANI)
On Tuesday, intense downpours led to waterlogging in parts of Khar, disrupting daily life and sparking concerns over the city’s readiness to tackle the monsoon. Visuals from Swami Vivekananda Road near National College showed key stretches submerged under rainwater.
The resulting traffic slowdown caused significant inconvenience to commuters during rush hours, as vehicles and pedestrians struggled through flooded roads.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday offered a broader forecast for the season, projecting a strong monsoon across the country.
“During June to September 2025, normal to above normal rainfall is very likely over most parts of the country except some areas of Northwest and East India and many areas of Northeast India where below normal rainfall is very likely,” the IMD said in a statement.
The department now expects southwest monsoon rainfall to be 106 per cent of the Long Period Average (LPA), revising its April estimate of 105 per cent. The LPA for India stands at 868.6 mm.
Regionally, the IMD predicts above normal monsoon rainfall over Central and South Peninsular India—exceeding 106 per cent of the LPA. In contrast, Northwest India is expected to see normal rainfall (92–108 per cent of LPA), while Northeast India may witness a deficit with rainfall levels likely to fall below 94 per cent of LPA.
Looking ahead to June, the forecast suggests a robust start to the season.
"During June 2025, normal to above normal monthly rainfall is very likely over most parts of the country, except some southern parts of peninsular India and parts of Northwest and Northeast India, where below normal rainfall is likely," the IMD noted.
(With inputs from ANI)
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