Mumbai: Mumbai appeared poised to experience its earliest recorded monsoon arrival, as forecasts from the India Meteorological Department indicated that the seasonal rains could occur within the next three days. Should this occur, the city would surpass the previous record onset date of May 29, observed in 1956, 1962, and 1971.

By May 25, the southwest monsoon had already advanced to Devgad in Konkan, arriving nearly ten days ahead of the typical June 5 onset for Maharashtra and Goa. The unusually early progress of the monsoon system signalled a significant shift in seasonal patterns, prompting heightened readiness across coastal regions.

Overnight rainfall severely disrupted life in Mumbai, with persistent showers flooding key areas and throwing daily routines into disarray. Roads across........

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