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Navi Mumbai's Sector 15 Belapur faces severe flooding due to a non-functional pump house and clogged drains, worsening waterlogging in the area, as per PTI report.
VIDEO | Maharashtra: Sector 15 Belapur in Navi Mumbai faces severe flooding due to a non-functional pump house and clogged drains, worsening waterlogging in the area.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 26, 2025
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Thane receives 135 mm rain on Monday. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde reviews situation, as per PTI report.
The southwest monsoon has set in over Mumbai 16 days before the usual date, making it the earliest since 1950, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday.
According to the IMD's Mumbai office, the data available since 1950 shows that this is the earliest arrival of the monsoon in the city.
Delhi is likely to witness cloudy skies, thunderstorms, and rain throughout the last week of this month, already deemed the wettest May ever, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday.
In its weekly weather forecast, the weather department said Delhi is likely to witness cloudy skies with the possibility of thunder, lightning, and rain.
In Mumbai, 135.4 mm of rainfall was recorded in the past 24 hours. The city received complaints of waterlogging in six locations, 18 incidents of short circuits, and five complaints of wall collapses.
"No injuries have been reported in the city so far," the CM’s office said.
The Chief Minister's Office said that 25 houses partially collapsed in Baramati, while seven persons trapped in flooded areas were rescued. “70 to 80 families have been shifted to safer places. Mobile services that were disrupted yesterday are now being restored,” the CM’s Office said.
One person died in a lightning strike, while 48 people were rescued from inundated areas as heavy rains battered several places in Maharashtra, including Mumbai, on Monday, the office of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said.
Kolkata and parts of South Bengal experienced light to moderate rainfall on Monday, which the Indian Meteorological Department described as a precursor to the arrival of the Southwest Monsoon, currently progressing into various parts of the northeastern region.
According to weather officials, a low-pressure area is likely to form over west-central and adjoining north Bay of Bengal around May 27.
Under its influence, heavy rainfall is likely from May 28 over some districts of West Bengal, a Met official said.
The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority on Monday said that the southwest monsoon entered the Rayalaseema region of the state.
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department observed that the southwest monsoon has further advanced into some more parts of the central Arabian Sea, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and the remaining parts of Tamil Nadu, along with some parts of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
(With inputs from PTI)
Thane and Palghar districts received heavy rainfall on Monday, prompting authorities to close some key roads and relocate residents from vulnerable areas, officials told PTI.
Kalyan Tehsildar Sachin Shejal said traffic on Raite bridge along Kalyan-Murbad road has been halted due to rising water levels of Ulhas river.
Amid heavy rains lashing on the city, several parts have seen waterlogging.
#Mumbai under #Orange alert; heavy rains cause waterlogging.
— NDTV Profit (@NDTVProfitIndia) May 26, 2025
Read LIVE #MumbaiWeatherUpdate: https://t.co/NxXco4aESe pic.twitter.com/DDLFi78Ngq
Rain lashes parts of Kolkata, bringing much-needed relief from the scorching heat.
VIDEO | Kolkata: Rain lashes parts of the city, bringing much-needed relief from the scorching heat. Locals made their way through waterlogged streets and heavy traffic, braving the sudden downpour under dark, stormy skies.#kolkatarain
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 26, 2025
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Amid heavy rains lashing on the city, several parts have seen waterlogging.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 26, 2025
Train services on Metro Line-3 are temporarily curtailed due to an unforeseen technical issue. The services will be operating only up to Worli Station instead of Acharya Atre Chowk.
"We would like to clarify that this portion of entry/ exit where water seepage observed is still under construction and not accessible to the public. As a precautionary measure, and to ensure passenger safety, train services between Worli and Acharya Atrey Chowk have been temporarily suspended," Mumbai Metro said.
Public Notice – Mumbai Metro Line 3 Service Update
— MumbaiMetro3 (@MumbaiMetro3) May 26, 2025
Due to an unforeseen technical issue, train services on Metro Line-3 are temporarily curtailed and will operate only up to Worli Station instead of Acharya Atre Chowk .
We sincerely regret the inconvenience caused.
An orange alert has been sounded for the national capital, Delhi, with rain and thunderstorms forecast.
Parts of Delhi received light showers early in the morning, with the minimum temperature dropping to 25.2 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department.
The Worli underground metro station in Mumbai was flooded as Monsoon arrived early in the financial capital. The visuals from the ground show the Worli underground metro station inundated following incessant rain in Mumbai. The water reached not just the gates of the station but also the platforms, waiting to enter the metro.
Newly inaugurated Worli underground metro station of Aqua line 3 submerged in water this morning. #MumbaiRain pic.twitter.com/D0gwopOXBE
— Tejas Joshi (@tej_as_f) May 26, 2025
Heavy downpour continued to cause damage in the northern districts of Kerala, where people were shifted to relief camps and safer locations in many places, reported NDTV.
With continued intense rain, several tribal families from Puzhamkuni hamlet in Wayanad's Sultan Bathery were also moved to relief camps, district authorities told NDTV on Monday.
A part of a road in South Mumbai collapsed, resulting in restricted traffic movement, reported NDTV. This is a fallout of incessant rain in Mumbai, which started Sunday night and continues right now. The heavy rainfall has led to waterlogging in several low-lying areas and traffic disruptions.
Indian Meteorological Department, Regionals Met Centre Mumbai has changed the forecast to Red with heavy rainfall and thunderstorm with lightning and gusty winds in some regions of Mumbai. Thane, Mumbai, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg are the regions with 'Red' alert.
Indian Meteorological Department, Regionals Met Centre Mumbai has changed the forecast to Red with heavy rainfall and thunderstorm with lightning and gusty winds in some regions of Mumbai. Thane, Mumbai, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg are the regions with 'Red' alert.
Mumbai's lifeline, the local train network, faced significant disruptions on Monday as heavy rains lashed the city. With railway tracks inundated and visibility affected, daily commuters were met with frustrating delays and temporary suspensions of services across routes.
Read full article here.
The India Meteorological Department on Monday issued a red alert for Karnataka, predicting extremely heavy rainfall during the day. As early monsoon showers lashed several parts of the state, causing waterlogging and traffic disruption.
With a high tide alert in Arabian Sea, people are advised to avoid visiting the beach. Additionally, lifeguards and police are posted at Juhu Beach, reported NDTV.
Andheri Subway waterlogged as heavy rain lashes parts of the city on Monday.
VIDEO | Mumbai: Heavy rain lashes parts of the city, Andheri Subway waterlogged after heavy showers.#mumbairain
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 26, 2025
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Due to water logging between Byculla and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, some local services are terminated at Kurla Dadar and Parel and returning as special trains for a short time, the Central Railway said in a post on X, formerly know as Twitter.
Due to water logging between Byculla - CSMT, some local services are short terminated at Kurla Dadar and Parel and returning as special trains
— DRM Mumbai CR (@drmmumbaicr) May 26, 2025
Continuous rain since Sunday night has led to waterlogging in on roads near Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in Mumbai.
VIDEO | Continuous heavy rains has led to flooding on roads near Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in Mumbai. The monsoon has arrived in Maharashtra in just 24 hours since it hit Kerala.#Mumbai #Rain #waterlogging pic.twitter.com/elHwk51CUf
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 26, 2025
Indian Meteorological Department, Regionals Met Centre Mumbai has changed the forecast to Orange with heavy to very heavy rainfall and thunderstorm with lightning and gusty winds in some regions of Mumbai. Thane, Mumbai, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg are the regions with 'Orange' alert.
Continuous rain since Sunday night has led to waterlogging in Lalbaug area in South Mumbai.
VIDEO | Continuous rain since morning has led to waterlogging in Lalbaug area in South Mumbai. The monsoon has arrived in Maharashtra in just 24 hours since it hit Kerala. #Mumbai #Rain pic.twitter.com/T5dH23QDRY
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 26, 2025
Navi Mumbai's Kharghar receives heavy rainfall as southwest monsoon has hit Maharashtra earlier than normal.
VIDEO | It's pouring down heavily in Navi Mumbai's Kharghar.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 26, 2025
The monsoon has arrived in Maharashtra in just 24 hours after hitting Kerala. #Rain #navimumbai #Monsoon2025 pic.twitter.com/trZyc3hUEw
Due to heavy rain in Mumbai, all departures or arrivals of SpiceJet flights may get affected. All passengers are requested to check their flight details before they leave home.
#WeatherUpdate: Due to bad weather (heavy rain) in Mumbai (BOM), all departures/arrivals and their consequential flights may get affected. Passengers are requested to keep a check on their flight status via https://t.co/2wynECYWr0.
— SpiceJet (@flyspicejet) May 26, 2025
Moderate spell of rainfall likely to continue over Kerala, coastal Maharashtra including Mumbai, south Jharkhand, north Uttar Pradesh and Meghalaya during next 3 hours, the India Meteorological Department said in a post on Monday.
Moderate spell of rainfall likely to continue over Kerala, coastal Maharashtra including Mumbai, south Jharkhand, north Uttar Pradesh and Meghalya during next 3 hours.@moesgoi @airnewsalerts @DDNewslive @ndmaindia pic.twitter.com/QKCtg9gFPD
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) May 26, 2025
The incessant rain has led to waterlogging on railway tracks, causing delays in suburban train services, which were running five to ten minutes behind schedule, reported NDTV. Railway officials told NDTV, slow trains going towards Kalyan on the main line of the Central Railway are running five minutes late, while the fast trains going towards Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus are running ten minutes late. Train services on the harbour and western line are also facing similar delays.
Overnight and continuing morning rain has led to waterlogging in several areas of the city. Many low-lying areas largely affected, with visuals showing vehicles moving through the waterlogged streets.
#WATCH | Maharashtra: Waterlogging witnessed in parts of Mumbai following heavy rainfall.
— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2025
(Visuals from JJ flyover) pic.twitter.com/8JHDbHhDcL
The Regional Meteorological Center of Mumbai has forecasted heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds up to 50-60 kmph in isolated places in the district of Mumbai during the next 3-4 hours.
The Regional Meteorological Center of Mumbai has forecasted heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds up to 50-60 kmph in isolated places in the district of Mumbai during the next 3-4 hours.
According to the IMD, this year the southwest monsoon has hit Maharashtra earlier than normal and is likely to become fully active with heavy rains in Mumbai in the next few days.
#WATCH | Maharashtra: Rain lashes parts of Mumbai; visuals from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus. pic.twitter.com/qflqLT6kz5
— ANI (@ANI) May 26, 2025
The Southwest Monsoon, which brings the season of rainfall over mainland India, has been progressing rapidly since its onset over Kerala on Saturday. As per an update shared by the India Meteorological Department on Sunday, the monsoon winds have progressed northwards and entered into Maharashtra.
The onset of Monsoon could be barely 72 hours away in Mumbai and Bengaluru -- two of the topmost metropolitan cities of the country. The rainfall laden winds could enter into the two cities over the next three days, according to the IMD.
Read full article here.
Citizens in panvel complained of continuous lightening and thunder on Monday morning.
Continuous lightning and thunder. #MumbaiRains #Panvel pic.twitter.com/9Wg36hjFQ8
— 🇮🇳 Vidyasagar Jagadeesan🇮🇳 (@jvidyasagar) May 26, 2025
An orange alert was in place for Mumbai and suburban areas by the India Meteorological Department early morning, with forecasts of heavy rainfall, moderate thunderstorms, and gusty winds up to 50-60 kmph. However, according to the latest updated form the department the city could see moderate to light spell of rainfall and other areas for the next few hours.
This comes after Mumbai was hit by heavy rains on Sunday, leading to traffic congestion across the city.
Light to moderate spell of rainfall is likley to continue over Mumbai and sub urban areas during next 3-4 hours.@moesgoi @DDNewslive @DDNewsHindi @airnewsalerts @ndmaindia #WeatherAlert #weatherupdate pic.twitter.com/LA8874dKMb
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) May 25, 2025
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