Live: Mumbai deluged as Juhu Airport logs 205 mm in 24 hours; BMC warns of more intense rain tonight

At the end of the water year's initial month, the Idukki hydel power project—a key electricity generation source in the state—is struggling with a critically low water storage level of just 23%. Compared to the previous year, the reservoir currently has a deficit of more than 43 feet. The water year spans from June 1 to November 30. Data from the dam safety wing of the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) indicates that on July 1, the water level stood at 2,321.24 feet, whereas it was 2,364.18 feet (58%) on the same date last year. Even with a month of monsoon precipitation, the dam's water level registered an increase of only 4.14 feet, which translates to a marginal 3.54% rise. With the Idukki reservoir's storage dropping to 23% due to weak monsoon rains, Kerala faces a potential power crisis.

The Western Railway shared on X that local train services across its network were operating normally, although commuters asserted that some trains were running late. According to the BMC, the eastern suburbs recorded the maximum average rainfall of 189 mm in the 24 hours ending 8 a.m. on Thursday. The island city logged 172 mm, and the western suburbs saw 165 mm during this period. Some of the heaviest rainfall figures were recorded at Santacruz SWM Workshop and the S Ward Office in Bhandup, both registering 238.8 mm. This was followed by Paspoli Municipal School in Powai at 234.6 mm, Tagore Nagar Municipal School in Vikhroli at 233.2 mm, Mithagar Municipal School in Mulund at 226 mm, Andheri Fire Station at 225.4 mm, F South Ward Office in Parel at 222 mm, and G South Ward Office in Prabhadevi at 220.4 mm.

Even though railway tracks were not flooded, water logging impacted the movement of local trains. Passengers reported that several services were running 10 to 15 minutes late, causing heavy crowding during peak morning hours. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rains for Mumbai and its suburbs, with a warning of extremely heavy showers late Thursday night and early Friday morning (July 2 and 3, 2026). Winds gusting up to 50-60 kmph are also anticipated. The BMC stated that a high tide of 4.27 metres is forecast for Thursday at 1:45 p.m., while the subsequent high tide of 3.71 metres will occur at 1:31 a.m. on Friday (July 3, 2026). A low tide of 1.82 metres is expected at 7:49 p.m. on Thursday. A Central Railway spokesperson mentioned that despite recording over 180 mm of rain in the last 24 hours, there was no severe waterlogging on its routes, and local trains on all four lines were operational, though commuters complained about delays.

Mumbai faced another morning of heavy rainfall on Thursday (July 2, 2026), with waterlogging reported in low-lying areas. The intense downpour has slowed down road and rail transport, and there seems to be no immediate respite as the IMD forecasts continued rainfall. Data from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) shows that multiple areas received over 200 mm of rain in the last 24 hours. The continuous rain since Thursday morning has caused water accumulation in major areas like Dadar, Parel, Hindmata, Charkop, Worli, Goregaon, and Andheri, making travel difficult for office-goers and slowing traffic.

According to the IMD, the monsoon has reached Delhi. This marks the first time since 2021 that the seasonal rains have entered the capital in July, delaying past its usual arrival date of June 27. The weather department expects the monsoon to spread over Haryana, Punjab, and parts of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh within the next three days.

Following the tragic death of a student when a tree fell on a school bus in Mumbai during heavy rains, Thane Mayor Sharmila Pimpalolkar has ordered a safety survey of dangerous trees throughout the city. During an urgent meeting of the Thane Municipal Corporation's Tree Authority Department on Wednesday (July 1, 2026), Ms. Pimpalolkar directed officials to inspect trees inside schools, colleges, housing complexes, hospitals, and busy traffic junctions. She also asked for a re-assessment of trees that had been pruned earlier to verify their structural stability. The mayor emphasized the importance of coordination between different departments to prevent mishaps, instructing that weak, dried, or bent trees, along with large branches, must be identified and action taken immediately. Furthermore, she ordered that branches left on road margins after pruning must be cleared immediately to prevent traffic jams during the rains. Citizens have been asked to report any hazardous trees to the Thane Municipal Corporation immediately.

The Southwest monsoon made its onset in Delhi on Thursday (July 2, 2026), five days later than its typical arrival date of June 27, bringing widespread showers across several areas of the city. According to the IMD, this is the first July onset for Delhi since 2021, when the monsoon arrived on July 13. Over the last five years, the monsoon reached Delhi on June 29 in 2025, June 28 in 2024, June 25 in 2023, and June 30 in 2022. The weather agency has predicted cloudy skies and thunderstorms with rain in different parts of Delhi during the day.

Several areas of the national capital experienced light to moderate rainfall on Thursday morning (July 2, 2026), lowering temperatures and offering relief from the humid weather. The IMD indicated that Delhi is likely to witness overcast skies and moderate showers during the day. Additionally, thunderstorms and rain are forecast for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (July 3 to July 5, 2026). The minimum temperature was recorded at 22.8 degrees Celsius, which is 5.1 degrees below the normal temperature for this season, according to the weather department. The maximum temperature is expected to reach around 33 degrees Celsius. Morning showers accompanied by light winds were seen in several parts of Delhi, bringing a welcome change for residents after several days of hot and sticky weather. Meanwhile, the city's air quality was in the 'satisfactory' range, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 100 at 9 a.m., according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.

Mumbai experienced torrential rainfall over the past 24 hours, with multiple areas recording more than 150 mm of rain between 8:30 a.m. on July 1 and 8:30 a.m. on July 2, 2026. Juhu Airport recorded the maximum rainfall at 205 mm, followed closely by Santacruz at 204.6 mm and Vikhroli at 192.5 mm. High-intensity showers also battered Bandra, Ram Mandir, Byculla, Chembur, Vidyavihar, Sion, and Colaba, reflecting the widespread nature of the monsoon across the city.

Over the 24-hour stretch from 8:30 a.m. on July 1 to 8:30 a.m. on July 2, 2026, multiple pockets across Mumbai registered rainfall surpassing 150 millimetres, reflecting the monsoon's fierce intensity over the city. Juhu Airport came out on top as the wettest spot in Mumbai with 205 millimetres. Santacruz trailed just behind at 204.6 millimetres, with Vikhroli clocking 192.5 millimetres. Rainfall also swept through Sion, Byculla, Chembur, Vidyavihar, Bandra, Ram Mandir, and Colaba, underlining how far the monsoon had spread its reach across Mumbai.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued a forecast of heavy to very heavy rain across Mumbai and its suburbs, cautioning that rainfall intensity may climb to extremely heavy levels through the night and into the morning of Friday, July 3, 2026. The civic authority additionally flagged the possibility of sporadic strong gusts over the city, expected to reach between 50 and 60 kmph. On the tide front, the BMC said a high tide is due at 1:45 p.m. today, with a second one arriving at 1:31 a.m. on July 3. Low tide, meanwhile, is forecast for 7:49 p.m. this evening and 7:11 a.m. on Friday, July 3, 2026. The BMC also released figures for the 24-hour window from 8 a.m. on July 1 to 8 a.m. on July 2, showing the city proper averaging 172 mm, the eastern suburbs at 189 mm, and the western suburbs at 165 mm.