Mumbai woke up to its first major pre-monsoon spell of the season as heavy rains lashed several parts of the city, triggering waterlogging and massive traffic disruptions. Areas including Andheri, Bandra, Khar, Malad, Goregaon, Juhu, Versova and Vakola witnessed intense rainfall, while key stretches of the Western Express Highway and the Andheri subway faced severe disruptions. The IMD has issued a yellow alert and forecast more rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds in the coming days. With the southwest monsoon expected to advance soon, Mumbai may be heading into a wet and challenging week ahead.

Mumbai is once again battling relentless monsoon showers. The IMD has issued a 5-day heavy to very heavy rainfall warning for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, and other coastal areas. Waterlogging, pothole-ridden highways, and traffic jams have already disrupted daily life. In some areas, the situation is turning dangerous with a mix of rainwater, sewage, and sludge flooding key roads.