Orange alert for Mumbai; onset of monsoon expected by June 23
Mumbai is under an orange alert as the city prepares for the delayed arrival of the southwest monsoon. Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms have already caused localized flooding and traffic disruptions across various suburbs.
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Timely weather reporting is critical for public safety and urban infrastructure management in regions prone to extreme monsoon events.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange alert for Mumbai. The forecast indicates thunderstorms, lightning, and rainfall over the next three hours. The onset of the southwest monsoon over the city is expected later on Monday or Tuesday (June 22 or 23, 2026).
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