Mumbai Gets Lots Of Rain This Monsoon

The city of Mumbai has already received most of its yearly rain, which is much faster than last year.

Published Jul 25

What is happening in Mumbai?

Mumbai is getting very heavy rainstorms right now. The city has already collected nearly 80 percent of all the rain it usually gets during the entire rainy season. This is called the monsoon, which brings water and storms to India every year.

How does this compare to last year?

The rain this year is coming down much faster than it did last year. The weather department, called the IMD, says that heavy rain clouds are staying over the city for many days in a row.

Mumbai got almost 80 percent of its seasonal rain.
Rainfall is happening faster than last year.
The weather office predicts more heavy rain.
People in the city need to stay safe from floods.

What happens next?

City workers are watching the water levels very closely to make sure streets do not flood too much. Everyone living in the city should carry umbrellas and check the weather news before going outside.

What is happening in Mumbai?

How does this compare to last year?

The rain this year is coming down much faster than it did last year. The weather department, called the IMD, says that heavy rain clouds are staying over the city for many days in a row.

Mumbai got almost 80 percent of its seasonal rain.
Rainfall is happening faster than last year.
The weather office predicts more heavy rain.
People in the city need to stay safe from floods.

What happens next?

City workers are watching the water levels very closely to make sure streets do not flood too much. Everyone living in the city should carry umbrellas and check the weather news before going outside.