Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Mumbai Receives Highest June Rainfall; Orange Alert Issued
Heavy rain hit Mumbai, causing the highest single-day rainfall in June since 2023.
The IMD issued orange alerts for Mumbai and surrounding areas, warning of more rain due to weather patterns.
While the rain caused disruption, it also helped increase water levels in the lakes.
Mumbai's Colaba observatory recorded the highest single-day rainfall in June since 2023.
An orange alert was issued for Mumbai, Raigad, and Ratnagiri districts.
A yellow alert was issued for Palghar and Thane districts.
The rainfall is expected to continue due to a trough and low pressure.
BMC data shows Mumbai's lake levels rose by 3% in 24 hours.
- Who
- India Meteorological Department (IMD), Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
- What
- Heavy rainfall and associated alerts in Mumbai and surrounding areas.
- When
- The 24-hour span ending 8:30 am on June 19, 2025
- Where
- Mumbai, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Palghar, and Thane districts, India.
- Why
- Due to a trough and low pressure over the Arabian Sea and Vidarbha region and also interaction of dry and moist winds.
- Affected Areas
- Mumbai, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Palghar, and Thane
- Alert Levels
- Orange (Mumbai, Raigad, Ratnagiri), Yellow (Palghar, Thane)
- Colaba Rainfall
- 142.6 mm in 24 hours ending June 19
- Lake Levels Increase
- 3% in 24 hours
- Water Stock Percentage
- 13.18%
Sources
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