Mumbai receives an enormous amount of rain during its monsoon season, averaging around 2,400 mm (about 95 inches) a year, with the vast majority falling in a concentrated window from June through September. The city’s low-lying coastal geography, combined with dense construction and aging drainage infrastructure, means that intense monsoon downpours regularly bring the city to a standstill, flooding streets, railway lines, and low-lying neighborhoods within hours of the heaviest bands passing through. High tide occurring at the same time as heavy rain, as happened during the catastrophic 2005 monsoon floods, can make drainage even harder since floodwater has nowhere to go. Because monsoon rainfall in Mumbai varies enormously in intensity from day to day and even hour to hour, radar tracking is one of the most practical tools residents, commuters, and emergency services use to judge whether the next few hours will bring a manageable shower or a city-stopping downpour. The India Meteorological Department operates a dedicated Doppler radar at Colaba covering the city.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it raining in Mumbai right now?
The live radar map above shows precipitation over Mumbai, Maharashtra in real time. Blue shades indicate light rain, while yellow, orange, and red mark heavier downpours. If no colored echoes appear over Mumbai, no significant rain is currently being detected.
How often does the Mumbai rain radar update?
The radar refreshes continuously, typically every few minutes, so the map reflects current conditions rather than an hours-old forecast. Press play to animate the most recent frames.
Can I see if a storm is heading toward Mumbai?
Yes. Press play on the radar to animate the last few hours of rainfall and watch which way rain cells over Maharashtra are moving – the clearest way to judge whether a shower will reach Mumbai or pass by.
Is this Mumbai rain radar free to use?
Yes, completely free – no account, app download, or sign-up required. It works in any browser on desktop and mobile.