Mumbai Weather Update: Yellow Alert Warning Of Heavy Rain Issued For Today; AQI Remains In Good Category
Mumbai: Mumbai woke up to moderate rain, overcast skies and gusty winds on Thursday as monsoon activity continued across the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Mumbai for Thursday, warning of heavy rain and thundershowers in parts of the city. However, no rain alert has been issued for Mumbai for the remaining days of the week. Generally cloudy sky with…
Mumbai experienced moderate rain, overcast skies, and gusty winds on Thursday as monsoon activity persisted. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for heavy rain and thundershowers in certain parts of the city, though no rain alert was issued for the remainder of the week. Generally cloudy conditions with moderate rain were expected in both the city and suburbs, with the potential for isolated heavy rainfall.
The IMD forecasted widespread cloudiness, heavy rainfall in specific locations, and wind speeds ranging from 40 to 50 kmph, with gusts potentially reaching 50-60 kmph during intense rain periods. Maximum temperatures were anticipated to hover around 31°C, while the minimum temperature measured in the early hours of Thursday was 28°C.
A recent incident saw five senior citizens injured when a rain shelter canopy collapsed at Sion's Pratiksha Nagar Maidan, raising concerns about safety amidst the ongoing monsoon season. Despite the broader forecast indicating a normal to below-normal monsoon rainfall for August due to El Niño conditions, early July's heavy showers helped Mumbai recover from its seasonal rainfall deficit.
At present, Mumbai's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the good category, standing at 28 in the morning, signifying clean air with minimal health risks for the general population.
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