Mumbai rains: Extreme rainfall intensified by climate change and multiple weather systems, warn scientists, climate experts

Mumbai rains: Extreme rainfall intensified by climate change and multiple weather systems, warn scientists, climate experts

Mumbai faces extreme rainfall due to climate change, emphasizing the urgent need for early warning systems and adaptation strategies.

‘Climate change acts like a steroid, good network of early warning systems only way out’: experts as Mumbai records over 900 mm of rainfall in 4 days

Mumbai's Santacruz observatory recorded 944 mm of rainfall, and the Colaba observatory witnessed 461.8 mm of rainfall until August 19.

Experts Link Mumbai’s Flooding to Climate-Driven Changes in the Arabian Sea

Heavy rainfall in Mumbai has exposed the need for early warnings, better planning, and adaptation to protect  livelihoods and critical infrastructure.  Mumbai and its suburbs have been reeling under what is considered to be the heaviest rainfall in recent years—crossing 800mm of rainfall by August 19, against the monthly average of 560.8mm—leading to widespread water logging, suspension of suburban train services, and delaying of flights. Accord…