Heavy Rain in Maharashtra: Red Alert in for Western Maharashtra; Heavy Rainfall Alert in Konkan, South-Mumbai and other Cities. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Red Alert for Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Raigad, Warning for extremely heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. The alert, effective from May 26, 2025, follows intense downpours that have already caused significant Disruptions across Maharashtra. In the past 24 hours, Mumbai has experienced its wettest May in over a Century, recording 135mm of rainfall, surpassing the previous record set 107 years ago. The Heavy rains have led to Widespread waterlogging, particularly, in low lying areas and on Railway tracks, disrupting road traffic and local train services. (Heavy Rain in Maharashtra)
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In South mumbai, a severe cloudburst resulted in 104 mm of rainfall within a single hour, further exacerbating the situation. Heavy rain has also affected the hospitals. Rain water inserted into KEM hospital’s Pediatric ICU which caused flood like situations, raising concerns about patient safety. The IMD has also issued orange alerts for Thane and Palghar districts, and yellow alerts for Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Kolhapur, Satara, Pune, and Nashik. These regions may receive heavy to very heavy rainfall. IMD has advised residents to stay indoors, avoid unnecessary travel, and take necessary precautions as the state braces for continued heavy rains.
The Earliest Onset of the Moonsoon, arriving ten days ahead of schedule, has been attributed to low-pressure systems over the Arabian Sea. While this brings much-needed relief from the heat, it also poses challenges, including potential crop damage and infrastructure strain. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and have urged the public to remain vigilant and adhere to safety advisories.
Monsoon Arrives Early in Maharashtra : Orange Alert for Pune, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg
