Mumbai breaks record, receives highest rainfall in May

Mumbai woke up to heavy rain and thunderstorms on Monday (May 26, 2025), with several parts of the city receiving over 200 mm of rainfall, according to the civic body. Transportation services took a hit as waterlogging was reported in several areas, including the King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital and the newly inaugurated Metro 3 Aqua Line station.

This drew criticism from the Opposition and citizens, who raised concerns over people’s safety amid the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) poor monsoon preparedness.

The coastal observatory in Colaba and Sant Cruz recorded 144 mm and 74.3mm of rainfall, respectively, till 5.30 p.m., according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Colaba Coastal Observatory recorded the highest rainfall this May at 300 mm, breaking the record from 1918 when 279.4 mm rainfall was recorded in May.