Mumbai was in for a surprise on May 6 when a sudden spell of thunderstorms and rain lashed the city. While the downpour brought much-needed relief from the scorching weather, it also affected suburban train operations, air travel, and caused the traffic to snarl in several areas.
Heavy Rain & Thunderstorm Lash Mumbai, IMD Issues Alert
Gusty winds, dust storms, and heavy rains swept through Mumbai on Tuesday evening. The almost cyclone-like conditions brought the temperature significantly down in the city, much to the relief of the residents. However, the dust storm-like condition before the showers triggered panic and many people took to social media to post about it.
MUMBAI – THUNDERSTORM ALERT WITH SPEED WIND MOVING RAINS⚡🚨#MumbaiRains https://t.co/VNgCMlkc4N pic.twitter.com/glBm5MAa25
— Dilip Jain ✨𝒟𝓙✨ (@dilipjain077) May 6, 2025
Heavy rain poured in the western suburbs of Mumbai, including areas like Borivali, Kandivali, Malad, Andheri and Bandra. According to India TV, light to moderate rainfall was recorded in the eastern suburbs and other parts of the city. Thunder activity and lightning were witnessed in Dahisar, Andheri, Powai, and Lalbaug areas.
पहली बारिश की खुशबू, भीगी मिट्टी की सौंधी महक, दिल को सुकून और यादें ताजा कर देती है।#MumbaiRain pic.twitter.com/VKMnI9uRJS
— $€R@J (@meserajkhan) May 7, 2025
Neighbouring districts, Thane and Raigad, also reported thunderstorms and rain. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a ‘nowcast’ warning at 9.35 PM on Tuesday and forecasted thunderstorms with lightning and moderate rain, over isolated areas in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Nashik.
Lightening flash, gusty strong winds and raindrops lash South Mumbai on May 6 night.
Residents alert – Keep your vehicles clear off tree branches and bolt the windows. #mumbai #rains #Colaba @mybmc @TOIMumbai @LinkITBlueCollr pic.twitter.com/e8PGSkRwGj— Nimisha Tiwari (@Nimitiwari) May 6, 2025
According to the latest update, IMD has issued a yellow alert in Mumbai until Thursday morning. They have forecasted rain and thunderstorms over at least the next two days, with a nowcast warning of light rain in isolated pockets of the Mumbai district over the next 3 to 4 days.
Is it Dooms Day for Mumbai today? Coz it’s absolutely terrifying weather outside right now in #Mumbai
Blinding visibility, bellowing clouds, frightening thunderstorms and pounding rains.Man. The sky gonna tear up and swallow us whole #MumbaiRains
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Guys if you… pic.twitter.com/sFVNeEn8va— archana (@auk_sanejourno) May 7, 2025
As per the data from IMD’s Santacruz observatory and Colaba coastal station, Mumbai saw a maximum temperature of 34 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperature also touched 29°C. This is more than two degrees above the normal. After the late evening rain, the temperature took a significant dip.
Mumbai faces heavy rain and strong winds; yellow alert issued
Mumbai saw heavy rain and gusty winds on Tuesday, with several areas like Bandra and Powai affected. The India Meteorological Department has warned of thunderstorms and issued a yellow alert for the next two days.… pic.twitter.com/E461X7hVLC
— Katman (@MindoFact) May 7, 2025
On Wednesday, the city woke up to pleasant weather with light showers, overcast skies, and light winds.
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Weather Change Disrupt Train & Air Travel In The City
mumbai thane rain and storm – its raining cat and dogs pic.twitter.com/EIsnSTvDDX
— Citizen (@NGFEB14) May 7, 2025
As you can imagine, suburban train services and traffic took a hit after the sudden rain and thunderstorms in Mumbai on Tuesday. Suburban train services were affected with delays of 15 to 20 minutes on Western and Central Railway lines. Several reports also suggested sparking on overhead electric wires in multiple areas.
Mumbai battered by heavy rain and thunderstorms since last night, IMD issues Yellow Alert stay safe and avoid unnecessary travel. Nature’s fury is real 🌦🌧⚡️#MumbaiRains #Thunderstorm #IMDAlert pic.twitter.com/ALjS0OPnxL
— शून्यता 🚩 (@Shunyta_07) May 7, 2025
#mumbairains #MumbaiRain #Mumbairain
Heavy Rain In Borivali 🌧️🌧️🌧️#Nationalpark #SGNP #Mumbai #WeatherUpdate @meet_abhijit @shetty_athreya pic.twitter.com/qeFHXxmk3Y— Mann S (@MannS_06) May 7, 2025
Road traffic was also severely affected because of the rain in Mumbai. Tree collapses and heavy rain showers in many areas caused the traffic to snarl.
Its raining & cyclone in Mumbai #MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/ZADu82BDGi
— 𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙙𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙑𝙞𝙗𝙚𝙨 (@ashishgurav40) May 6, 2025
Dust Storm has reached South Central Mumbai. Not far off from Wankhede but could get 5 overs before rain starts pic.twitter.com/WFSurDY8SL
— Mudassir Goenka (@MudassirGoenka7) May 6, 2025
Air travel also took a hit because of the sudden rain showers. Air India and IndiGo took to social media platform X to inform their passengers about flight delays at the Mumbai airport due to rain and thunderstorms.
Mumbai looks like a scene straight out of a dystopian movie today! Dust storm rolled in with zero warning — skies turned brown, winds howling, and visibility gone. Stay indoors and stay safe, folks!#MumbaiDustStorm #MumbaiWeather #MumbaiSkies #WeatherAlert #MumbaiStorm pic.twitter.com/0FSxKHTFSt
— SocialBhanwara (@SocialBhanwara) May 6, 2025
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