Mumbai Weather: After weeks of sweltering heat and a stubborn dry spell, Mumbai finally woke up to the sound of pouring rain on Thursday morning – and not
just any rain. The city recorded its wettest day of August so far, with the Colaba observatory registering 53 mm and Santacruz close behind at 50 mm between Wednesday night and Thursday morning. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), this surge in showers is not a passing spell. The city is under a yellow alert until August 17, while neighbouring Raigad and Ratnagiri districts have been placed under an orange alert for August 16–17. Several pockets in Mumbai bore the brunt of the heavy downpour, with Malad topping the list at 85 mm, followed by Andheri with 72 mm and Powai with 70 mm of rainfall in just one night, according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). For many residents, this rain is a long-awaited relief. August normally brings the city an average of 566 mm of rain in the suburbs, but Santacruz had recorded only 114 mm until August 14 – a glaring shortfall. Thursday’s showers have now given the deficit a much-needed push. Meteorologists say there’s more on the way. “Under its influence, the rainfall activity over Maharashtra is very likely to increase during 13–19 August 2025,” an IMD scientist stated, pointing to a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal and an upper air cyclonic circulation that’s expected to intensify within 24 hours. An east–west trough stretching from the Bay of Bengal to the northeast Arabian Sea is also fuelling the rain revival. Residents are advised to brace for heavier showers over the weekend, particularly on August 16 and 17, when the orange alert is in place for the Konkan belt. For now, Mumbaikars may want to keep their umbrellas – and patience – handy. The city’s monsoon lull appears to be over, and the familiar rhythm of rain-drenched streets, traffic snarls, and chai by the window is making a strong comeback.
