On Sunday, in a pleasant surprise for many, pockets of Mumbai received showers. This marks the first pre-monsoon rain in Mumbai, and it brought some temporary relief from the sweltering heat and humidity of May. The rain was witnessed in the eastern pockets of Mumbai, like Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) and Chembur. However, despite this minimal relief, the arrival of the actual monsoon has been delayed, if official forecasts are to be believed.
BKC, Chembur Witness First Pre-Monsoon Rain In Mumbai
The first pre-monsoon rain in Mumbai was witnessed by the residents of localities like BKC, Chembur, Mankhurd, and Santacruz. The rain brought a pleasant but short-lived respite from the heat. South Mumbai and Western Suburbs remained largely dry.
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Volume Of Rain Witnessed By Each Locality
- Chembur saw the highest volume of rainfall with 35 mm.
- BKC saw 30 mm of rainfall
- Mankhurd saw 22 mm of rainfall, and
- Santacruz saw 19 mm of rainfall
As per the second-stage predictions made by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), India is likely to receive below-average rainfall this year. This is mainly owing to the prevailing atmospheric conditions.
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IMD Issues 5-Day Alert For Maharashtra
The IMD has also issued an alert for the following five days for thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, gusty winds reaching speeds of 30 to 50 kilometers per hour, and light to moderate rainfall. The alert applies across Mumbai and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
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It is also important to note that the arrival of the southwest monsoon in Mumbai has been delayed. It was initially predicted to arrive by May 31. However, now, forecasts suggest that it will not arrive until June 6, 2026.
The reason for this delay is chalked up to the slow transition of El Niño conditions across the Pacific. This has disrupted the early wind patterns and has subsequently delayed the arrival of the southwest Kerala monsoon in Mumbai.
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Summing Up
Mumbai saw its first pre-monsoon showers on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in areas like BKC, Chembur, Mankhurd, and Santacruz. These showers brought a small but pleasant relief from the heat. However, the arrival of the actual monsoon has been delayed in Mumbai, as per official weather channels.
