Heavy Rain Alert in Mumbai: Mumbai, which has always been known for its unpredictable rains and sea breezes, is set to face strong monsoon activity once again. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning saying that the city will witness heavy rainfall from Tuesday, August 26, 2025. While light rains in the last few days brought relief to the people, the humid winds and rising humidity have increased the troubles of the citizens. Now, as the new week is about to begin, dark clouds have started hovering over the Mumbai sky again.
Weather snapshot of the last 24 hours
On Thursday, the maximum temperature in Mumbai was slightly below normal at 29.8 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature was recorded at 25.8 degrees Celsius, one degree above the average. Only 3.0 mm of rain was recorded in the last 24 hours till 8:30 am on Friday. Although the rain was less, the humidity reached 84 percent, making the air feel sticky and uncomfortable. This situation indicates that even though the monsoon has slowed down a bit, its effect is not over.
Weather forecast for the coming days
Weather experts say that between August 22 and 25, the sky of the city will remain mostly covered with clouds, and there will be intermittent moderate rain. During this time, the day temperature will be around 30 degrees Celsius, while at night it can fall to 25 to 26 degrees Celsius. But the real challenge will start from August 26, when the Indian Meteorological Department has issued an alert of heavy rain in the entire city. Heavy and widespread rain is expected in many areas of Mumbai on this day.
After this, rain will continue on August 27 and 28 as well, although the department has not given any official warning for this. The weather will be a little cold, and the temperature can fall from 28 degrees Celsius to 25 degrees Celsius. It is clear from this that the monsoon is going to return with its full force again in the coming week.
Warnings and challenges for citizens
When we think of Mumbai, the first thing that comes to mind is soaked roads, waterlogged local train tracks, and long traffic jams. The city has to face all this every year during the monsoon. This time too, after getting an alert of heavy rain from Tuesday, it is feared that Mumbaikars may have to face waterlogging, traffic jams, and possible train delays.
This alert of the Indian Meteorological Department is to warn the citizens in advance so that they plan their journey carefully. Also, they have to stay connected with real-time weather updates and traffic advisories.
Identity of monsoon and the heartbeat of Mumbai
The relationship between Mumbai and the monsoon is centuries old. Rain here sometimes becomes a lifeline and sometimes a problem. When the heavy rains stopped in the last few days, people breathed a sigh of relief, but the familiar scene of the city – sudden heavy rains, showers of drops with sea breezes and wet streets – is expected to return once again.
Meteorologists believe that the rhythm of monsoon season is not over yet this year. This seaside metropolis will have to face heavy rains again in the coming days. It will also be a challenge for the municipal corporation officials to be prepared to deal with waterlogging and keep the citizens safe and comfortable.