Heavy Monsoon Rain, Record Flooding Hits Mumbai Amid Widespread Storms

Heavy rainfall and storm conditions are impacting various regions, with significant concerns about flooding and water shortages. Mumbai has experienced record May rainfall, prompting the India Meteorological Department to issue a red alert for extremely heavy rain, although no cloudburst conditions have been confirmed. Southern Australia faced damaging winds exceeding 120 km/h and substantial rain, with warnings continuing for parts of New South Wales and Victoria. In the Mid-South United States, residents are advised to expect scattered showers and cooler than average temperatures, with some areas urging water use restrictions to prevent shortages amid ongoing wet weather. These weather events highlight the challenges of managing water resources and public safety during periods of intense and persistent precipitation across diverse geographic locations.