Daijiworld Media Network – Mumbai

Mumbai, May 27: After being battered by torrential rains early in the week, Mumbai witnessed a brief respite on Tuesday morning even as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned of more showers in the coming days.

Civic officials said the island city recorded an average of 106 mm rainfall in 24 hours, with public transport services largely operational barring minor delays. Suburban trains ran with slight disruptions, while BEST buses and metro services resumed, except at some impacted stations.

According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Nariman Point recorded the highest rainfall of 252 mm from 10 pm on May 25 to 11 am on May 26. The BMC headquarters logged 216 mm and the Colaba pumping station 207 mm during the same period.

In comparison, the western suburbs received 72 mm and the eastern suburbs 63 mm, with the average rainfall in the island city pegged at 106 mm over the 24-hour span ending Tuesday morning.

The IMD has forecast moderate to heavy rainfall with cloudy skies for the next 24 hours across Mumbai and its suburbs. Thunderstorms with gusty winds and lightning are likely in isolated areas.

Mumbai witnessed an early onset of the southwest monsoon on Monday, ahead of its usual June arrival, after torrential rains lashed the city, especially in the southern parts. The rain-induced chaos included power outages, waterlogging, and temporary suspension of train services, particularly in low-lying upscale areas like Peddar Road and Nepean Sea Road.

In a rare incident, the newly inaugurated Acharya Atre Chowk metro station at Worli Naka had to be shut after water entered the premises, prompting Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation to halt services at the location.

The BMC has also warned of a high tide of 4.88 metres at 12.13 pm and another of 4.18 metres at 11.56 pm on Tuesday, advising caution in vulnerable areas.