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Mumbai Rains: City Receives 45% Of June Rain In 24 Hrs! Roads Flooded, 41 Trains Cancelled

Following two weeks of delay, an intense overnight downpour brought Mumbai almost half of its June rainfall in just 24 hours.

by Tashika Tyagi
Mumbai Rains: City Receives 45% Of June Rain In 24 Hrs! Roads Flooded, 41 Trains Cancelled

The monsoon arrived late in Mumbai this year, forcing Mumbaikars to endure weeks of intense heat and humidity as they awaited some relief. However, when the monsoon finally arrived, it did so with full force. In just 24 hours, Mumbai received 45% of its average June rainfall, bringing large parts of the city to a standstill. Here’s all you need to know about this!

After A Dry Spell, Mumbai Receives Half Of June’s Rainfall In 24 Hrs!

According to Moneycontrol, Mumbai witnessed an intense spell of rain between Tuesday and Wednesday, receiving nearly half of its average June rainfall in just 24 hours. The heavy downpour flooded roads, uprooted trees, and caused major traffic disruptions across the city.

Mid-day reported that despite the delayed arrival of the southwest monsoon, the city’s two key weather stations, Colaba and Santacruz, recorded 45% and 42% of their average June rainfall, respectively, within a single day.

For better understanding, between 8 AM on Tuesday and 8 AM on Wednesday, Colaba recorded 248 mm of rainfall, while Santacruz received 225 mm. These stations are used as the official benchmarks for measuring Mumbai’s rainfall. For comparison, the average total rainfall for June is 542 mm at Colaba and 537 mm at Santacruz.

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300mm Rains Bring City To A Standstill

While the rains brought much-needed relief from the heat, they also disrupted daily life across Mumbai. Traffic snarled in several parts of the city, leaving commuters stranded and frustrated.

According to Hindustan Times, the season’s first major spell of rain led to delays, cancellations, and overcrowding on Mumbai’s suburban railway network across the Central, Western, and Harbour lines.

On the Trans-Harbour line, train services between Turbhe and Koparkhairane stations were suspended on both the up and down routes for nearly two hours on Wednesday morning due to the heavy rainfall. The railways also cancelled 41 suburban services.

Several areas across the city reported waterlogging, including King’s Circle, Dadar TT, Gandhi Market, Sion Circle, Kurla, Chembur, Mankhurd, Dahisar, Borivali, Kandivali, Malad, Goregaon, and Andheri.

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What was your first rainfall experience in Mumbai this season like? Let us know in the comments.

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First Published: June 25, 2026 11:10 AM

FAQs

Why is heavy rainfall important for Mumbai?

Heavy rainfall is a key part of Mumbai’s monsoon season and helps replenish water supplies, especially after dry or delayed monsoon periods.

Which areas of Mumbai are usually affected by waterlogging during monsoon?

Low-lying and high-traffic areas such as Sion, Kurla, Dadar, Andheri, and Borivali often experience waterlogging during heavy rain.

What precautions do people take during heavy rain in Mumbai?

People often avoid unnecessary travel, carry rain protection, and rely on updates for trains and traffic conditions.