Mumbai Rain Alert: BMC Warns Of Heavy To Very Heavy Rain, High Tide Today

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) warned of continued rain across Mumbai on Saturday, forecasting heavy to very heavy rain and isolated extreme downpours.

The BMC’s 8 AM bulletin warned that heavy rain may bring 50–60 kmph winds and urged residents to stay cautious outdoors.

The next high tide is expected at 2:50 PM on Saturday, rising to 4.26 metres, while another high tide is expected at 2:52 AM on Sunday, reaching 3.60 metres.

Low tides are expected at 8:22 AM at 1.28 metres and at 8:56 PM at 1.66 metres, according to BMC

The BMC said Mumbai received heavy rain in the past 24 hours, with 99 mm in the city, 98 mm in the eastern suburbs, and 94 mm in the western suburbs.

The weather department has forecast heavy rain across Mumbai, MMR, Konkan, Raigad, Thane, Palghar, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg until July 6.

The ghat areas of Satara, Pune, and Nashik are also likely to receive moderate to heavy rainfall during this period.

Authorities warned of waterlogging and transport disruptions, advising residents to avoid unnecessary travel and follow advisories.

Authorities urged residents to contact emergency services during emergencies.

The BMC emergency helpline number is 1916. Other helpline numbers include:

1. Palghar helpline number – 02525 297474, +91 82379 78873
2. Thane Municipal Corporation helpline number – 022-25364779, 0222530 1740, 91 93723 38827
3. Thane, disaster management cell – 1800-222-108, 8657887101
4. Panvel Municipal Corporation helpline number – 02227458040/41/42

INSAT-3DR and other global satellites showed a massive cloud system moving from the Arabian Sea towards Maharashtra on Friday morning.

Meteorologists warned the cloud system could bring heavier rain, powerful thunderstorms, and torrential downpours across Mumbai and nearby districts.

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