Just when people were thinking that the rains have subsided, Mumbai was hit by heavy showers on Wednesday evening. In 2019, the withdrawal of monsoon was the most delayed in history (October 9) from the northwest regions of India like Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana. It was 61 years ago that monsoon retreated on October 1 which was the previous recorded most delayed withdrawal. The annual monsoon season lasts from June to September and usually, the rains recede in the first week of September. The prolonged monsoon season this year wreaked havoc leading to floods and causing loss of lives and damage to properties in several parts of the country.

Most parts of India are still experiencing heavy rainfall and the IMD forecast for Mumbai doesn't look too good either. According to the weather bureau, for the next seven days, there is rain expected during the afternoon or evening. Here's a look at the forecast: