The Maharashtra government has stepped up monitoring of the rain situation in Mumbai after several parts of the city witnessed intense overnight showers, with rainfall touching nearly 200 mm in some locations. Minister Uday Samant said the state administration remains on high alert and is working to ensure that citizens face minimum inconvenience during the ongoing spell of heavy rain.
Speaking on Thursday, Samant said rainfall measurements received by the government showed that different parts of Mumbai recorded between 150 mm and 200 mm of rain from Wednesday evening until Thursday morning.
He said, “From yesterday evening till today morning, rainfall reached 150, 175, even 200 millimetres in places. The figures have come to us.”
The minister said the situation is being closely monitored by the state’s top leadership, including Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and senior government officials, who are continuously reviewing updates from across the city.
According to Samant, officials are collecting real-time information from various departments and coordinating relief measures to minimise disruption caused by the heavy rainfall.
He added, “Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, and our senior officials are closely monitoring the situation. They are gathering all information and ensuring that the people of Mumbai do not suffer. Our administration remains alert.”
Mumbai has been witnessing persistent monsoon showers over the past few days, leading to waterlogging in several low-lying areas, traffic congestion and delays in suburban train services. The India Meteorological Department has also warned of continued heavy rainfall across Mumbai and neighbouring districts, prompting authorities to remain on standby.
