Pre-monsoon showers coupled with winds lashed several parts of the city.
Heavy rains coupled with strong winds lashed several parts of Mumbai and the neighbouring areas on Saturday. While the onset of the monsoons in Mumbai was said to be from June 10, the Indian Meteorological Department had hinted at an early arrival. Thunderstorm and strong winds accompanied rainfall in many areas in what was among the first showers of this monsoon.
Monsoon rains hit the southern state of Kerala a few days earlier than normal on Tuesday, the country's weather office said.
Here are the Highlights of Mumbai Rains:
A release from the municipal corporation's disaster control room identified the deceased as Anil Yadav, 32, Sara Khan, 9 and Omkar Phadtare, 10.
Thunderstorm and strong winds also accompanied rainfall in many areas of Thane, Palghar, Raigad and Ratnagiri after dense clouds formed since late afternoon.
Three people, including two children, died due to electrocution as rains hit Mumbai.
Jet Airways has also announced that there would be delays of up to 45 minutes on departures and arrivals at Mumbai airport.
Skymet has said that the Mumbai rains are likely to continue for 2-3 hours.
These rains mark the onset of Mumbai monsoons.
Many residents welcome the rains and the respite it'd provide from heat.
People were seen sharing images and videos on Twitter about Mumbai rains. #MumbaiRains was one of the top trends on Twitter.
Thunderstorm and strong winds accompanied rainfall in many areas of Mumbai in what was among the first showers of this monsoon.