Mumbai is set for yet another wet day as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) maintains an orange alert, warning of heavy to very heavy rain across the city. For the second day in a row, the suburbs have been pounded by intense showers, though officials say there is no cause for alarm akin to the infamous 26 July 2005 deluge.
Suburban Showers Cross 100 mm Again According to IMD data, the Santacruz observatory recorded 108 mm of rainfall between Monday and Tuesday morning (till 8.30 am), while Colaba in south Mumbai logged 40 mm. On Wednesday too, rain continued to lash the city with high humidity levels peaking at 95%. Despite this, the rainfall has been spread out across hours, avoiding flash flooding scenarios. The steady downpour may bring disruption, but not devastation.
Mumbai Weather Forecast Ahead: A Wet Few Days As per the 7-day forecast, Mumbai is likely to experience generally cloudy sky with heavy rain” today (July 24), followed by similarly soggy conditions on July 25 and 26. An improvement is expected from Sunday, with only moderate showers and no weather warnings in place from July 27 onwards.
High Tide Alert A high tide of 4.57 metres is expected today, 24 July 2025, at 11:57 am. People are advised to stay away from the seashore during this time. Please follow the instructions issued by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation and avoid believing or spreading any rumours. Stay safe.
No 26/7 Repeat, Say Officials Despite social media chatter drawing comparisons to the 26 July 2005 floods, weather experts and civic officials have assured that no such extreme event is forecasted. Today’s alert is about caution, not crisis.
Tips for Commuters Carry umbrellas and waterproof gear. Check live updates on Mumbai’s local train timings before stepping out.Avoid venturing into waterlogged lanes or walking on manholes.Leave early for appointments to account for traffic delays.