Mumbai, Maharashtra (Oct. 14, 2024) – A thunderstorm accompanied by light rain lashed Mumbai and its suburbs on Monday evening, bringing relief from the heat but also causing panic in several areas. Residents took to social media to share dramatic images and videos of the storm, capturing lightning strikes and rain.
Visuals around Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus:
Ambernath witnessed particularly intense weather, with cloudburst-like conditions lasting nearly 45 minutes. Kalyan, Dombivli, and Mulund also experienced heavy rain, with thunder and lightning striking intermittently. Some areas reported waterlogging as the downpour intensified around 5 p.m. and continued for over an hour. Many parts of the region appeared unusually dark by 6 p.m., catching residents off guard.
The regional meteorological department has issued an alert for continued thunderstorms in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), including Thane, Navi Mumbai, and Ulhasnagar, for the next few hours. Authorities have urged citizens to remain cautious while stepping out, especially with the risk of lightning strikes.