Monsoon makes simultaneous entry into Pune, Mumbai; 5 dead in Maharashtra
Tuesday, 27 May 2025 () The southwest monsoon arrived early in Maharashtra, impacting cities like Pune and Mumbai, with Mumbai experiencing its earliest arrival in 76 years. Heavy rainfall caused five deaths and widespread flooding, prompting NDRF intervention in affected areas. Kolhapur faced a red alert, while Nashik reported crop damage. The monsoon also advanced into other southern states, including Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
Lashing rains swamp India's financial capital Mumbai as the annual monsoon rains arrive some two weeks earlier than usual, according to weather forecasters.
Heavy rains -- welcomed by farmers for their crops but which cause havoc each year in cities by flooding transport infrastructure -- are...
Monsoon rains swamp India's financial capital Mumbai as they arrive about two weeks earlier than usual, according to weather forecasters.
Heavy rains are normally expected in the southwestern state..