IN PHOTOS: Rain clouds hover over Mumbai’s towering skyline

Updated On: 15 September, 2025 09:10 PM IST | Divya Nair

Dark rain clouds hovered over the high-rises of Worli and Lower Parel as heavy rains blanketed Mumbai, darkening the city’s skyline. The weather bureau has predicted heavy rainfall for the city (PICS/ASHISH RAJE)

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<p>The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a series of weather alerts across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and Konkan belt for Monday, warning of widespread rainfall activity accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds</p>

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a series of weather alerts across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and Konkan belt for Monday, warning of widespread rainfall activity accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds

<p>Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar districts are under an orange alert, with forecasts indicating heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places, along with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds. These conditions are considered very likely, raising the risk of disruptions to daily life, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas</p>

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Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar districts are under an orange alert, with forecasts indicating heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places, along with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds. These conditions are considered very likely, raising the risk of disruptions to daily life, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas

<p>In Raigad, a red alert, the highest level of warning, has been issued. The district is expected to receive extremely heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds. The IMD has warned of a heightened risk of flooding, landslides, and major traffic disruptions in the region</p>

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In Raigad, a red alert, the highest level of warning, has been issued. The district is expected to receive extremely heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds. The IMD has warned of a heightened risk of flooding, landslides, and major traffic disruptions in the region

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IMD forecasts Mumbai’s temperatures to range between 24 degrees Celsius minimum and 27 degrees Celsius maximum

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Mumbai likely to experience cloudy skies with moderate to heavy rain, along with possible thunder and lightning over the next 48 hours

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Meanwhile, potholes have surfaced on the Senapati Bapat Road Flyover near Dadar Station following Monday`s heavy showers

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