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Mumbai Receives 24.39 mm Rainfall as IMD Predicts Further Showers
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🗓 19 Sep 2026, 03:37 PM
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Mumbai logged a maximum of 24.39 mm of rainfall today, with the Indian Meteorological Department warning of additional showers in the coming hours.
Mumbai recorded a peak rainfall of 24.39 mm during the latest weather update, the latest figure released by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). The data, collected from multiple stations across the city, shows a significant increase in precipitation compared to the previous day.
In its latest bulletin, the IMD forecasted that the city would continue to receive showers over the next few hours, with a possibility of localized heavy rainfall in some parts of the metropolitan area. Meteorologists advise residents to stay alert to sudden changes in weather and to take precautions against potential flooding.
The increased rainfall has prompted local authorities to activate emergency response plans in low‑lying districts. Traffic management teams are monitoring key roadways for waterlogging, and the Mumbai Municipal Corporation has issued advisories for commuters to avoid congested routes.
While the city has experienced similar rainfall patterns during the monsoon season, the current intensity is considered moderate by meteorological standards. The IMD will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as the weather evolves.
In its latest bulletin, the IMD forecasted that the city would continue to receive showers over the next few hours, with a possibility of localized heavy rainfall in some parts of the metropolitan area. Meteorologists advise residents to stay alert to sudden changes in weather and to take precautions against potential flooding.
The increased rainfall has prompted local authorities to activate emergency response plans in low‑lying districts. Traffic management teams are monitoring key roadways for waterlogging, and the Mumbai Municipal Corporation has issued advisories for commuters to avoid congested routes.
While the city has experienced similar rainfall patterns during the monsoon season, the current intensity is considered moderate by meteorological standards. The IMD will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as the weather evolves.