Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Mumbai Receives Heavy Rainfall; Red Alert Issued for Nearby Regions
Mumbai experienced intense rainfall over five days, totaling nearly the average seasonal amount.
The city received over 200 mm of rain on multiple days, leading to significant disruption.
This August has been the wettest since 2020.
While the worst is over for Mumbai, Palghar and south Gujarat are under a red alert warning of heavy rainfall.
Mumbai received 870 mm of rainfall in five days.
The city has almost reached its average seasonal rainfall for the monsoon season.
Heavy rainfall brought life in Mumbai to a standstill.
This August is the wettest since 2020 in Mumbai.
A red alert was issued for Palghar and south Gujarat.
- Who
- The India Meterological Department (IMD) and SkyWatch Weather India.
- What
- Heavy rainfall and its impact on Mumbai and surrounding areas.
- When
- Significant rainfall occurred from August 15 to August 20.
- Where
- Mumbai, Palghar, and South Gujarat
- Why
- To document and assess the impact of the monsoon season.
- Rainfall in 5 Days
- 870 mm
- August Rainfall (Santacruz)
- 2,689 mm
- 2024 Rainfall (Santacruz)
- 3,016 mm
- 2023 Rainfall (Santacruz)
- 2,978.3 mm
- Average Seasonal Rainfall (Santacruz)
- 2,319 mm
- Red Alert
- Palghar and south Gujarat
Sources
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