Mumbai weather updates: Heavy rainfall expected today; IMD issues yellow alert
The forecast predicts a generally cloudy sky with moderate to heavy rainfall in Mumbai and its suburbs. There is also a possibility of thunder, lightning, and gusty winds at isolated locations
Amritpal Singh Sanhotra 
Mumbaikars woke up to a pleasant Tuesday morning marked by light showers and scattered rainfall across various parts of the city, offering a welcome respite after a day of relentless downpour.
According to the latest Mumbai weather updates from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a yellow alert remains in place for the city on Tuesday. The forecast predicts a generally cloudy sky with moderate to heavy rainfall in Mumbai and its suburbs. There is also a possibility of thunder, lightning, and gusty winds at isolated locations.
The IMD`s Santacruz observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 28.7 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 22.5 degrees Celsius on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Colaba observatory reported a high of 26.4 degrees Celsius and a low of 23.6 degrees Celsius, as per the latest Mumbai weather updates.
Looking ahead, the weather forecast from May 28 to May 30 indicates a generally cloudy sky with moderate rainfall, with temperatures expected to range between 24.0 degrees Celsius and 32.0 degrees Celsius. For May 31 and June 1, the IMD anticipates partly cloudy skies with a chance of rain or thunderstorms, and a slight rise in maximum temperature up to 33.0 degrees Celsius.
Monday marked the onset of the monsoon in Mumbai, bringing heavy rain that transformed the cityscape. Visuals from Marine Drive showcased dark skies and rain-soaked roads, while scenes from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) captured the monsoon mood in full swing.
According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), several parts of the city recorded significant rainfall, underlining the widespread impact of Monday’s showers.
In the western suburbs, Supari Tank and Nariyalwadi in Santacruz received the highest rainfall at 25 mm, followed closely by Khar Danda and Pali Hill with 24 mm. The HE Ward Office logged 18 mm, the HW Ward Office 16 mm, while Vile Parle and Andheri Fire Stations reported 15 mm and 14 mm, respectively. Chakala Municipal School and Malvani Fire Station measured 14 mm and 12 mm, with the Versova Pumping Station at 11 mm.
In the eastern suburbs, Chembur’s Collector Colony recorded 13 mm of rainfall, while the Chembur Fire Station and MW Ward Office registered 9 mm. Central Mumbai areas such as Britannia SWD and Sewri Koliwada logged 12 mm, with Gokhale Road Municipal School recording 11 mm.
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