Mumbai Weather Update (July 21, 2026): IMD Puts Out Orange Alert for Greater Mumbai Region – Check Minimum Temperature, Maximum Temperature & More

Mumbai Weather Update (July 21, 2026): Yesterday Mumbai  experienced light rain,after a pleasant weekend featuring grey skies, intermittent rain and a much needed temperature drop. Now, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has upgraded its yellow alert to an orange alert for the financial capital with chances of heavy rain. 

Mumbai Weather Update: IMD’s Recent Forecast

This morning, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), raised its previous yellow alert for Mumbai and upgraded it to an orange alert. According to the agency’s latest forecast, the financial capital will experience heavy to extremely heavy rain this week. The conditions will be similar to what Mumbaikars experienced recently. Humidity will remain high, due to which it will feel warmer.  

Mumbai Weather Update: Will Rain Continue? 

Many Mumbaikars are wondering whether the current conditions could mark the return of the monsoon. Yes, the IMD has forecasted that weather will remain stormy for much of this week in the financial capital. 

All districts in the region, including Mumbai, Thane and Raigad have been covered under the forecaster’s orange alert, which will be active till tomorrow (July 22). Since the Brihnamumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) hasn’t released any advisory, schools and colleges will remain open. However, commuters can expect minor disruptions on public transport services. 

Mumbai Weather Forecast for Next 6 Days 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that widespread to moderate rain with overcast skies will continue in Mumbai over the next 6 days.  The highest likelihood of rain is on 22nd July 2026 (80%) over the next 6 days. High humidity will persist for much of the week. IMD has also warned of high tides and a moderate risk of localised flooding.  

Mumbai Weather Update: Minimum Temperature & Minimum Temperature

• Maximum temperature: 30°Celsius 

• Minimum temperature: 24°Celsius 

Mumbai Weather Update: AQI Level 

The current AQI level in Mumbai is 60, which is considered to be ‘moderate’ (the range of 50-100 is designated moderate). And according to the IMD, the air quality level will linger between the ‘good’ and ‘moderate’ categories over the next 6 days due to continuous rain, due to continuous rainfall.