Monsoon milestone: Mumbai logs wettest May in over a century; 'orange' alert upgraded to 'red'
Monday, 26 May 2025 () Mumbai experienced a historic monsoon onset on May 26, 2025, the earliest ever recorded, prompting a red alert for Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad. South Mumbai bore the brunt, with Colaba observatory registering record-breaking rainfall, surpassing previous May records. Waterlogging and tree falls were reported across the city, with authorities responding to road disruptions.
The monsoon has arrived early in Karnataka, with Bengaluru and surrounding regions battered by relentless rains. The IMD has issued a red alert for May 26 and 27 as heavy downpours flood low-lying areas, topple trees, and disrupt life. Gusty winds and thunder showers are predicted till May 29,...
Monday, 26 May 2025 ()
