Mumbai Rains: MMR Region Likely To Receive Pre-Monsoon Showers Today

Rain activity may gradually strengthen across Mumbai and surrounding regions, with the peak expected between Friday and Saturday. 

Cameron Green and Saurabh Dubey ripped through Mumbai Indians' top order before rain halted play at Eden Gardens.

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

Kolkata Knight Riders enter the clash at Eden Gardens needing a win to keep their fading playoff hopes alive, while Mumbai Indians are already out of contention and playing for pride.

Anticipation around Mumbai monsoon arrival builds after the city recorded its earliest ever onset last year on May 26, two weeks before the official date.

Thunderstorms and rain lashed Kolkata on the eve of the IPL 2026 clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans disrupting the ISL game between Mumbai City FC and Mohammedan SC, with play halted for nearly 40 minutes before resuming.

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

Punjab Kings are looking to snap a four-match losing streak against an already-eliminated Mumbai Indians side eager to derail PBKS' playoff hopes.

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

Prominent local weather tracking account Mumbai Rains cautioned interior MMR residents to stay indoors for the next one to two hours.

The 'X' account Mumbai Rains documented the natural phenomenon and advised citizens to remain indoors for the next one to two hours.

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.

Both Mumbai and Thane may witness light rain or thundershowers, which will bring some respite from rising temperatures.

The IMD has issued a heatwave alert in some districts of Maharashtra until Friday. This will be followed by a temporary relief with possible rain in some regions over the weekend.

The previous game played at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians had to be curtailed to just 11 overs after rain lashed the city.

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

The alert, issued on April 6, 2026, shows that while several districts will remain dry, showers and thundershowers are likely in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and select other regions.

Honey Singh is currently on a concert spree, with his previous shows held in Mumbai and Delhi

IMD said that light to moderate rain and thundershowers are likely to affect Mumbai and its adjoining districts over the next two days.

On Tuesday, Mumbai saw dense cloud cover in the early hours, with dark clouds moving over Nariman Point in South Mumbai.

From Tuesday onwards, several districts across the state are likely to see up to moderate rain and thundershowers, according to the IMD.

After days of relentless heat that saw the city grapple with sweltering conditions and multiple heatwave warnings, residents of Mumbai are likely to get some relief as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts a shift in weather in the comi

IMD has issued an orange alert for heavy rain in eastern states, with Western Disturbances bringing showers, storms and snowfall till March 31.

According to the IMD, from March 27 onwards, weather conditions are expected to remain dry, with slightly higher intensity in these districts. Residents are advised to stay updated with local forecasts.