Monsoon Marches On: Mumbai Gets Drenched, Delhi Cools Down, Kerala On Alert

Last Updated:June 24, 2026, 12:51 IST

Duststorm breaks Delhi's heatwave, orange alert disrupts Mumbai's commute, and Kerala braces for eight districts on watch -- India's monsoon is making its presence felt.

The southwest monsoon is tightening its grip across India. Mumbai is wading through waterlogged streets under an orange alert, Delhi has finally shaken off its heatwave after a dramatic duststorm, Kolkata is nursing storm damage, Bengaluru is seeing patchy showers, and Kerala is bracing for heavier rain through the week. Here is the weather picture across the country today.

Mumbai: Orange Alert, Buses Diverted, Trains Suspended

Mumbai’s monsoon arrived with full force, bringing disruption along with the downpour. After a brief red alert, the India Meteorological Department has downgraded the warning to orange for Mumbai, Thane and Raigad, with moderate to heavy rain, lightning and thunder forecast through the day.

Several BEST bus routes stand diverted due to severe waterlogging across the city; commuters should verify their route before stepping out. The Trans Harbour Rail Link remains suspended and at least one underpass has been shut. IMD’s 0800 hrs forecast: generally cloudy skies with moderate to heavy rain, lightning and thunder in the city and suburbs.

Delhi: Duststorm Breaks The Heat, Seven-Degree Temperature Drop

Delhi’s weeks-long heatwave came to an abrupt end on Tuesday afternoon as a powerful duststorm swept through the capital, bringing dark skies, reduced visibility and wind speeds exceeding 50 kmph before heavy rain followed.

The relief was sharp and immediate. At Safdarjung, temperatures fell from around 40°C to 33°C. Ayanagar recorded the steepest drop — nearly 15 degrees, from 40.6°C to 25.7°C.

IMD had briefly issued a red alert during the peak of the storm. Forecasters expect intermittent thunderstorms and light rain through the rest of the week as monsoon activity strengthens, with maximum temperatures likely settling between 38°C and 40°C.

Kolkata: Orange Alert, Trees Down, Traffic Snarled

Heavy rain accompanied by winds of up to 60 kmph disrupted life across Kolkata and parts of South Bengal, uprooting trees, causing waterlogging and triggering major traffic jams, particularly at Dharmatala, where a fallen tree blocked Central Avenue.

IMD issued an orange alert for the city on Tuesday. North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly, East Midnapore and West Midnapore were among the worst-affected districts. Authorities warned that lightning could damage kutcha houses and standing crops, and urged residents to remain indoors unless absolutely necessary.

Bengaluru: Patchy Showers, Mild And Humid

Bengaluru saw a quieter monsoon Tuesday compared to its neighbours. The city recorded steady moderate rain on Tuesday with temperatures around 22–23°C and humidity at 81%. Wednesday’s forecast showed patchy rain nearby, with temperatures expected to remain around 23°C and humidity easing slightly to 71%. No major disruptions have been reported. Heavier showers are expected to return from July 1 onwards as monsoon intensity picks up across Karnataka.

Kerala: Yellow Alert, Northern Districts On Watch

Kerala’s monsoon is strengthening steadily from the north downward. IMD has issued a yellow alert for Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod on Tuesday, with heavy rainfall of 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm possible within 24 hours.

By Saturday, the alert is expected to widen to cover eight districts, adding Malappuram, Ernakulam, Thrissur and Palakkad. Thodupuzha in Idukki recorded 13 cm of rain in the 24 hours ending Tuesday morning.

Fishermen have been advised against venturing into the sea off the Kerala and Lakshadweep coasts. Banana and paddy farmers have been asked to take precautionary measures against strong winds and waterlogging.

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