Mumbai Faces Worst Rain Crisis Since 2005

The IPL 2026 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians saw a rain stoppage after it started pouring at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange Alert across several parts of North India, including Dharamsala.

There was heavy rain in Raipur on the eve of the clash, halting the practice sessions of both RCB and MI.

The BMC commissioner said that the civic body decided to impose a 10 per cent water cut from May 15 amid uncertainty over rains this year, with forecasts indicating below-normal monsoon due to the El Nino phenomenon.

There is a threat of rain in the IPL 2026 clash between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati.