Mumbai witnesses pre-monsoon rainfall
Mumbai experienced pre-monsoon rainfall on June 3, 2026, bringing temporary relief from the heat. The Indian Meteorological Department had issued a yellow alert, predicting thunderstorms and moderate rainfall in the region. The rainfall is expected to continue in the Konkan region until June 6, with the southwest monsoon winds anticipated to arrive in Kerala shortly after.
- ▪Pre-monsoon rainfall occurred in Mumbai's western suburbs on June 3, 2026.
- ▪The Indian Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms and gusty winds.
- ▪Maximum temperatures in Santacruz and Colaba exceeded 36°C prior to the rainfall.
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Pre-monsoon rainfall lashed Mumbai’s western suburbs on Wednesday (June 3, 2026), providing a brief relief from intense heat.Indian meteorological department sounded yellow alert a day ago, forecasting that the region is likely to witness thunderstorms, gusty winds and moderate rainfall. Borivali, Santacruz, Versova, Andheri, Dahisar, Bandra, and Khar areas received the spells.On Tuesday (June 2, 2026) maximum temperatures at Santacruz and Colaba observatories recorded over 36°C. The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 34°C and 27°C respectively on Wednesday (June 3, 2026).The pre-monsoon rainfall will stay in the Konkan region until June 6, as per the IMD.
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