Mumbai received heavy rainfall during the 24-hour period between 8 am on July 2 and 6 am on July 3, with the Mandavi Fire Station recording the city's highest rainfall at 150.2 mm, according to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) data. The continuous downpour has prompted the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue an Orange Alert in the financial capital for next three hours.
An Orange Warning has been issued for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, and Raigad, with moderate to intense spells of rain likely at isolated places over the next 3 hours. Residents are advised to take necessary precautions and stay alert, the weather agency said.
In the island city, Malabar Hill recorded 145.8 mm of rainfall, followed by B Ward Office (140.8 mm), Menonwada Fire Station (140.2 mm) and the Municipal Head Office (139.2 mm).
Among the western suburbs, Malpa Dongari Municipal School in Andheri recorded the highest rainfall at 136.6 mm, followed by K East Ward Office (134.6 mm), Versova WWTF & Lagoons (129.4 mm), Versova Pumping Station (128.8 mm) and Andheri Fire Station (128.6 mm).
