On Thursday evening, Mumbai was hit by a sudden burst of heavy rain, strong winds, lightning, and thunder, catching many off guard after a dry day. The unexpected downpour disrupted daily routines, with citizens unprepared for the weather, as the monsoon retreat had begun around October 8.

In response to the adverse weather, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a nowcast warning at 8.25 pm IST on October 10. The advisory indicated that “moderate spells of rain were expected at isolated locations across Mumbai over the next three to four hours.”