The Mumbai division of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) though said that the downpour was just pre-monsoon showers. Pic/Vipul ShindeThis year, the monsoon reached Kerala eight days later than usual. By mid-day online correspondent | Posted 54 minutes agoSeveral parts of Mumbai experienced showers late on Friday and early on Saturday morning providing respite from the heat to Mumbaikars. The southwest monsoon is expected to reach the city in a couple of days. Pic/Vipul ShindeIn 2015, the monsoon had reached Mumbai on June 12 and if the west-south westerly winds maintain their direction and speed then monsoon is expected to reach the city soon.

Source: Mid-Day June 11, 2016 04:41 UTC