The impact of the heavy rainfall has been clearly visible on Mumbai's suburban railway network, widely regarded as the city's lifeline, as well as on major roads. Continuous downpours have caused extensive waterlogging in several flood-prone and low-lying areas, leading to widespread traffic disruption.
The Andheri Subway was closed as a safety precaution after being submerged under floodwater, forcing authorities to divert traffic to alternative routes. Hindmata Junction and King's Circle, both known for recurrent flooding during the monsoon, witnessed knee-deep water, creating severe difficulties for pedestrians and motorists. Major roads in Worli and Kurla experienced significant waterlogging, resulting in long traffic queues and slow vehicle movement. Heavy rainfall also affected the neighbouring Palghar district and Thane, where major roads were submerged, disrupting connectivity with several rural areas.
According to the India Meteorological Department, multiple weather systems are currently active over the region. A monsoon trough extending from South Gujarat to the Karnataka coast at sea level is expected to remain active throughout the week. In addition, a cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal is likely to develop into a low-pressure area around July 3, 2026. Under its influence, Konkan and the Ghat regions of Central Maharashtra are expected to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall, with isolated locations likely to experience extremely heavy rainfall between July 1 and July 7, 2026.
The IMD has further stated that heavy rainfall is expected to continue across Konkan and Goa from Friday through the beginning of next week. Meanwhile, rainfall intensity over Interior Maharashtra, Marathwada, and Central Maharashtra is expected to gradually decrease as the week progresses.
The weather data issued by the IMD provides five key parameters for each city. The first indicates the city's name, followed by the current temperature. The third parameter displays wind direction and speed. For example, a reading of "Westerly 3.7 km/h" indicates that winds are blowing from the west at a speed of 3.7 kilometres per hour. A reading of "Calm 0 km/h," recorded in cities such as Parbhani and Malegaon, indicates that there is virtually no wind movement.
The fourth parameter reflects humidity levels, indicating the percentage of moisture present in the air. Higher humidity results in a more humid atmosphere. Mahabaleshwar has recorded 100 percent humidity, indicating extremely moist conditions consistent with persistent rainfall. The final parameter is a weather icon accompanied by the forecast. Clouds with raindrops indicate ongoing rainfall or rain expected shortly, as seen in Aurangabad, Pune, and Mumbai. A sun icon represents clear weather, as observed in Malegaon and Jeur. A combination of clouds and sunshine indicates partly cloudy conditions, as seen in Nanded, while white or grey cloud symbols signify cloudy skies, as observed in Panjim and Parbhani.
According to the latest IMD observations, Mumbai Santacruz recorded a temperature of 25.8 degrees Celsius with humidity reaching 93 percent. Westerly winds were blowing at 5.6 kilometres per hour, and continuous rainfall is expected. Pune Shivajinagar recorded a temperature of 24.6 degrees Celsius, humidity of 95 percent, and westerly winds at 7.4 kilometres per hour, with rain forecast to continue. Mahabaleshwar, located in the Ghat region, recorded a significantly lower temperature of 19.6 degrees Celsius, while humidity reached 100 percent, reinforcing warnings of heavy rainfall. Kolhapur recorded a temperature of 26 degrees Celsius, with strong westerly winds blowing at 24.1 kilometres per hour and humidity at 79 percent. Rainfall is also expected to continue in the district.
With multiple weather systems remaining active and forecasts indicating sustained heavy rainfall across Mumbai and large parts of Maharashtra, authorities continue to monitor the evolving situation closely. The Orange Alert underscores the heightened risk of flooding, transport disruption, and waterlogging as the monsoon maintains its strong grip over the region.
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