Mumbai’s monsoon season is delayed by several days even as the southwest monsoon has reached other parts of Maharashtra on time. Multiple reports say the monsoon remains stalled over south Konkan, keeping the city in hot and humid conditions and contributing to a rainfall deficit during June. NDTV reports a “five-day” delay and links the sluggish advance to missing favourable weather disturbances, while also citing dry air and the absence of low-pressure systems that normally help sustain rainy weather across the region.
As the delay persists, the city starts to see intermittent relief. Times of India describes heavy rain breaking a recent dry spell, with measurable rainfall reported in parts of the island city and nearby areas. Phys.org similarly notes that long-awaited monsoon rains arrive in Mumbai, helping cool the city after weeks of heat, though rainfall totals remain below long-term averages.
Times of India further reports that IMD expects increased monsoon activity over the Konkan coast around June 24–25 and indicates isolated rain for now. The outlet also notes drier-than-average June readings at key IMD observatories and forecasts heavier showers in early July, alongside fresh weather alerts for the Mumbai region.
