Mumbai woke up to another spell of heavy rainfall on Monday, September 15, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to upgrade its nowcast warning to ‘red’ for Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad (Navi Mumbai) till 11:15 am.
The warning came after overnight downpours that continued into the morning. According to IMD data, Colaba recorded 88.2 mm of rainfall, followed by 82 mm in Bandra, 73 mm in Byculla, 45 mm in Juhu, 36.6 mm in Santacruz, and 36.5 mm in Mahalakshmi between 8:30 am on September 14 and 5:30 am on September 15.
Train and monorail disruptions
The heavy showers caused disruptions to local transport. The Central Railway confirmed that local trains on Central and Harbour lines were running 5–10 minutes late.
Meanwhile, a monorail heading to Wadala halted, stranding passengers. Ward Councillor Rajesh Ananda Bhojane said passengers were shifted to another train from Chembur, with the fire brigade later assisting in the operation. Officials attributed the disruption to a supply issue.
This is not the first such incident this season. On August 19, nearly 200 passengers were stranded for over an hour when a monorail broke down between Mysore Colony and Bhakti Park stations during heavy rains.
Weather outlook
Earlier, the IMD had placed Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, and Pune under an ‘orange’ alert till 10 am, warning of moderate to intense rainfall, thunderstorms with lightning, and winds of 40–50 km/h. The upgraded red alert now signals the potential for more hazardous conditions.
Private forecaster Skymet said monsoon withdrawal has already begun but warned that Mumbai may see another heavy spell in a week. Unlike normal years, it noted, this season has shown “no true break,” which could benefit agriculture due to consistent rains.
The IMD, in its advisory, urged residents of affected areas to remain alert and take necessary precautions.
