Archive · 3 Oct 2025
Mumbai to See Lighter Rain, Monsoon Withdrawal Delayed
Mumbai is getting a break from the heavy rain it had been experiencing.
Instead of big downpours, it will mostly see light to moderate showers.
The monsoon season, however, might stick around a little longer than expected.
In September, the city had a lot more rain than usual.
This change comes after Mumbai's earliest monsoon start since 1950.
Rain activity expected to lessen in Mumbai.
Monsoon withdrawal likely delayed.
Mumbai experienced above-average rainfall in September.
Light to moderate showers predicted this week.
Santacruz received 0.4 mm and Colaba 14 mm of rain on Thursday.
- Who
- India Meteorological Department (IMD)
- What
- Delayed monsoon withdrawal with light to moderate rain forecast.
- When
- This week
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- To inform residents of the upcoming weather pattern.
IMD Predictions
Mumbai Residents
Weather Conditions
IMD Predictions
Predicting light to moderate showers.
Mumbai Residents
Experiencing varying amounts of rain.
- Monsoon Withdrawal
- Likely Delayed
- Recent Rainfall
- Two times above average in September
- Santacruz Rainfall (Thursday)
- 0.4 mm
- Colaba Rainfall (Thursday)
- 14 mm
- Thane Rainfall (Thursday)
- 15 mm
- Rain Forecast
- Light to moderate showers
Sources
Breather for Mumbai as city sees a decline in Malaria, other monsoon-related diseases last month
Major Reduction In Seasonal Diseases: State Health Dept
Mumbai Ready to Say Goodbye to Monsoon – But Is the Rain Really Over? Here's What IMD Say