Archive · 16 Jun 2025
Mumbai Braces for Heavy Rain; IMD Predicts Surplus Monsoon
The monsoon is here, bringing lots of rain!
Mumbai is getting a lot, so there's an alert to be careful.
Some areas are expecting heavy rain, and the weather experts are saying that the second half of June could have even more rain than expected.
After a slow start, the rain is back, and farmers might get some much-needed water to grow their crops.
If you live in Mumbai, make sure to have emergency contact numbers on hand.
IMD predicts above-normal rainfall for June after a slow start to the monsoon season.
Orange alert issued for Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar, warning of heavy rainfall.
Heavy to very heavy rainfall expected in Konkan & Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, and Gujarat regions on June 16.
Rainfall deficit narrowed down to 3% in southern states after monsoon revival.
Emergency contact numbers (100, 112, 103) provided for Mumbai citizens during heavy rainfall.
- Who
- India Meteorological Department (IMD).
- What
- The return of the monsoon with heavy rainfall expected in Mumbai, and a prediction for above-normal rainfall in June.
- When
- Heavy to very heavy rainfall expected on June 16 in various regions. Above normal rainfall predicted for June.
- Where
- Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Konkan, Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, Gujarat, and various regions across India.
- Why
- Cyclonic circulation systems are pulling monsoon winds into the regions, causing the revival of monsoon.
- Mumbai Alert
- Orange Alert
- Emergency Numbers (Mumbai)
- 100, 112, 103
- Rainfall Deficit (South States, June 1-11)
- 25%
- Rainfall Deficit (South States, June 16)
- 3%
- Predicted June Rainfall
- 108% of the long-period average (LPA)
Sources
On yellow alert, Mumbai soaked in rain as heatwave makes way for thunderstorms in Delhi
MP: Monsoon arrival likely by next weekend
Weather In Mumbai: Orange Alert Issued As Maharashtra Braces For Heavy Rain – Check Weekly Forecast
IMD predicts surplus monsoon in second half to help farming
Monsoon back on track after stalling for two weeks, heatwave to ease, says weather officials
Met office predicts heavy rain, thunderstorms for Bengal as monsoon advances - Telegraph India
Monsoon to arrive in Bengal in 2 days; IMD issues orange alert for South Bengal on June 17, 18
Monsoon keeps its date with MP, brings relief from heat
Mumbai Rain: Roads Waterlogged, Flight Ops Hit; IMD Sounds Orange Alert
After lull, monsoon advances into central and east India
Monsoon Back On Track, Heatwave To Ease, Says Weather Officials
Orange alert issued for Mumbai as monsoon makes a comeback
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