Mumbai was hit by moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunder on Monday morning, bringing relief from the sweltering heat.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast increased rainfall activity from Monday and said the southwest monsoon is likely to reach Mumbai by June 23.
Some areas of Mumbai recorded intense showers in just one hour, civic officials said, PTI reported.
The city began seeing rainfall on Sunday, with overcast skies and a cool breeze making the morning pleasant across the metropolis.
IMD has issued a yellow alert for Mumbai, Thane and Raigad for the next three days, forecasting moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of 40-50 kmph.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued an orange warning for Mumbai, forecasting thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and moderate to intense spells of rainfall.
Residents have been advised to take necessary precautions during thunderstorms and heavy rain spells, while several parts of Mumbai, including Bandra East, witnessed pre-monsoon showers accompanied by lightning and thunderstorms on Monday morning.
