Archive · 21 Sep 2026
Heavy Rains Hit Karjat Amid IMD Orange Alert
Karjat received very heavy rain and strong thunderstorms on Monday.
The area was under an orange weather alert.
Reports said about 112 millimeters of rain fell in just one hour.
That means a lot of rain fell very quickly.
Videos showed rain making it harder to see in some places.
People were told to be careful in low areas where water may collect.
Mumbai had cloudy and humid weather at the same time.
The India Meteorological Department said some parts of Mumbai could get light rain or thunderstorms.
Heavy rain and powerful thunderstorms lashed Karjat on Monday amid an orange alert.
Around 112 mm of rain was reportedly recorded in Karjat within one hour.
Videos showed continuous rainfall that reduced visibility in parts of the area.
Residents were advised to remain cautious in low-lying and waterlogging-prone areas.
Mumbai experienced humid, overcast weather, with light rain or thundershowers possible in some locations.
- Who
- Residents of Karjat and parts of Maharashtra were affected; the India Meteorological Department issued the weather alert and forecast.
- What
- Heavy rain and powerful thunderstorms hit Karjat, with about 112 mm reportedly falling in one hour.
- When
- On Monday, during persistent monsoon conditions.
- Where
- Karjat, Maharashtra; Mumbai also experienced cloudy weather and possible light rain.
- Why
- The rainfall occurred amid changing monsoon conditions and localized thunderstorms across parts of Maharashtra.
- Location
- Karjat, Maharashtra
- Rainfall
- Around 112 mm reportedly recorded in one hour
- Weather warning
- Orange alert issued by the India Meteorological Department
- Conditions in Karjat
- Heavy rain, powerful thunderstorms and reduced visibility
- Safety advice
- Residents were advised to exercise caution in low-lying and waterlogging-prone areas
- Mumbai forecast
- Generally cloudy skies with light rain or thundershowers possible
- Mumbai air quality
- Moderate AQI was reported