MUMBAI: Mumbai witnessed intense overnight rainfall, with several parts of the city recording more than 200 mm of rain within an eight-hour period between 10 pm on June 23 and 6 am on June 24, according to data from Automatic Weather Stations (AWS).The highest rainfall was recorded in Malwani, Malad, which received 271 mm of rain, followed by Powai at 247 mm, Charkop in Kandivali at 244 mm, and Borivali at 234 mm. Central Mumbai’s Parel recorded 219 mm, while Dadar and Vikhroli received 210 mm each.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange warning on Wednesday, predicting moderate to intense spells of rainfall across Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Palghar and Sindhudurg. The nowcast warning, issued at 7am on June 24, will remain valid for the next three hours. IMD Mumbai has advised residents in the affected districts to take necessary precautions.Over 200 mm of rains have been recorded overnight in many pockets of Mumbai between June 23, 10 pm – June 24, 6 am. ( Below rain recordings are off the automatic weather stations (AWS))
- Parel- 219 mm
- Dadar-210 mm
- Malwani, Malad-271 mm
- Charkop, Kandivali-244 mm
- Borivali-234 mm
- Powai-247 mm
- Vikrohli-210 mm
- Bhandup-198 mm
- Worli -176 mm
Other areas that witnessed heavy rainfall included Bhandup, which recorded 198 mm, and Worli, which received 176 mm during the period.The intense downpour led to waterlogging at several low-lying locations across the city during the early morning hours. Civic officials said water accumulation was reported at key spots such as Hindmata, Andheri Subway, Malad Subway and parts of Sion, but drainage operations were carried out and traffic movement was largely restored.
