Mumbai Weather Update: Monsoon Withdrawal Showers Bring Brief Relief, Suburbs Record Over 50 Mm Rainfall In An Hour
Mumbai, September 29, 2026: Mumbai witnessed monsoon withdrawal rainfall on Tuesday evening, giving brief relief from the soaring temperatures. Several areas in the suburbs recorded above 50 mm rainfall in less than an hour. From 7 pm to 8 pm, the weather stations which recorded the highest rainfall included Aarey Colony, Goregaon (63.4 mm); MCMCR, Powai (59.4 mm); Vihar Lake (57.8 mm); Andheri…
Mumbai experienced a brief respite from the heat as monsoon withdrawal rainfall swept through the city on Tuesday evening. Suburban areas saw heavy downpours, with some locations recording over 50 mm of rain within an hour. The highest rainfall was observed in Aarey Colony, Goregaon, and Vihar Lake, between 7 pm and 8 pm.
Aarey Colony saw 63.4 mm of rain, followed by Goregaon with 59.4 mm, Vihar Lake recording 57.8 mm, Andheri with 50.2 mm, Juhu with 51.8 mm, Vikhroli West with 44.4 mm, S Ward office and Bhandup with 35.6 mm.
While the heavy rain provided a much-needed break from the scorching temperatures, light showers are expected in the coming days. The Indian Meteorological Department is set to officially declare the withdrawal of the southwest monsoon for the year. Meanwhile, the lake levels in Mumbai have dipped slightly, currently standing at 96.57% after no rain was recorded in the past 24 hours.
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