Heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds has begins in Mumbai and suburbs as per the Regional Meteorological Center of India Meteorological Department (IMD) which was earlier in morning issued nowcast warning for next 3 to 4 hours expecting thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and intense spells of rain with gusty winds reaching 50-60 kmph at isolated places in the districts.
The weather forecast, issued at 8:00 am this morning, indicates a shift in weather patterns. Mumbaikars are advised to take necessary precautions, especially those venturing outdoors, due to the potential for strong winds and sudden downpours. Police personnel have been deployed at Juhu Beach as a precaution to prevent any untoward incidents. High waves are rising in the Arabian Sea, with a high tide alert for 11:24 am. Waves are expected to reach a height of 4.75 meters at that time.
High Tide Warning
High Tide:
11:24 AM: 4.75 meters.11:09 pm: 4.17 meters.
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Low Tide:
5:18 pm: 1.63 metersNext day (May 27, 2025) 05:21 am: 0.04 meters (extremely low tide).
Waterlogging in Mumbai
Overnight heavy rainfall resulted in waterlogging in several places in the city, including at the JJ Flyover in south Mumbai. IMD issued an orange alert for Mumbai and the suburbs. As per unofficial rainfall records, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus recorded 73 mm, Colaba (67 mm), and Dongri (62 mm). Other notable spots are Kurla West (36 mm), Byculla (35 mm), Dadar (30 mm), Chembur & Bandra (25 mm each). "Orange to red colour warnings for moderate to heavy spells of rainfall with moderate thunderstorms with squally winds 50-60 kmph issued for Mumbai and suburban areas during the next 3 hours," the IMD stated.