Mumbai Weather News: Overcast Skies With Light Showers Seen On Second Day Of Monsoon; Heavy Rains Anticipated As IMD Issues Orange Alert In State
Mumbai: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has released orange to red alerts for ongoing rainfall in Mumbai and coastal Maharashtra in the hours ahead. Late this morning and tonight, high tides are expected, prompting worries about waterlogging. Moderate precipitation has been noted in several western, eastern, and central neighborhoods. Rain is anticipated to continue until Tuesday morning before diminishing on Wednesday.
As per the reports from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), temperatures this week are expected to range between 23 degrees Celsius and 32 degrees Celsius, accompanied by overcast conditions and heavy rain over several days. Take a look at the temperatures, weather predictions, and additional information given below.
On May 27, the IMD forecasted overcast skies and a chance of heavy rainfall. Today, temperatures are climbing to 28 degrees Celsius, with humidity remaining at 86%, and winds are gusting at 6 km/h, while precipitation is at 45% by 9 AM. Weather department reports indicate that the minimum and maximum temperatures vary between 23 degrees Celsius and 31 degrees Celsius, respectively.
Recent weather forecasts from the IMD indicate that temperatures are expected to range from 23 to 31 degrees Celsius on May 28. IMD forecasts that tomorrow Mumbai will see cloudy weather accompanied by intense rainfall, similar to today. The weather outlook indicates that there could be heavy rain or thunderstorms in the evening or at night, but daytime conditions will dominate.
Due to the rain warnings issued for the city, commuters need to stay informed about typical waterlogging locations, such as Sion Circle, Hindmata (Dadar TT zone), King's Circle (Matunga), and several spots along the Andheri Subway and SV Road.
South Mumbai experienced heavy rainfall, registering more than 250 mm in a mere 13 hours by 11 am on Monday, with Nariman Point recording the most at 252 mm. This heavy downpour occurred simultaneously with a high tide of 4.75 meters. Uncharacteristically, locations like Flora Fountain, Oval Maidan, and Churchgate Station, usually not susceptible to flooding, faced waterlogging.
On the second day of the monsoon, light showers are predicted to become stronger as the day progresses. The arrival of the southwest monsoon signaled a record-breaking early start for the region, surpassing records set in more than seventy years.
Mumbai is also expected to experience two notable high tides today, peaking at 12:14 PM (4.92 meters) and 11:54 PM (4.08 meters). The mixture of elevated tides and significant rainfall increases the likelihood of flooding, especially in low-lying regions. Residents are advised to stay alert, particularly during these crucial times, as circumstances might deteriorate.
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