Mumbai Weather Update: City Wakes Up To Cloudy Skies, Light Rain; IMD Forecasts Thundershowers, Gusty Winds

Mumbai experienced cloudy skies, light rainfall and gusty winds on Wednesday, as the monsoon season continued to affect the city and its suburbs. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted one or two spells of light rain and thundershowers throughout the afternoon and evening, with some areas potentially receiving moderate showers.

According to the IMD, Mumbai and its suburbs would remain partly cloudy during the day, with isolated bursts of rain and thunderstorms possible. While most regions were expected to witness light to moderate rainfall, certain pockets might face heavier showers accompanied by strong winds. The weather department forecasted winds reaching speeds of 40-50 kmph, with gusts potentially increasing to 50-60 kmph during intense rainfall.

The highest temperature for the day was forecasted to hover around 31°C, while the lowest temperature recorded in the city on Wednesday morning was 28°C.

The latest forecast followed a day when Mumbai was placed under a yellow alert due to intermittent rainfall during the ongoing Ganeshotsav festivities. Despite the unsettled weather, no rain alert has been issued for Mumbai for the rest of the week. However, residents and devotees attending Ganpati darshan and immersion-related activities might encounter sudden showers, especially during the afternoon and evening.

Moreover, Mumbai's air quality had deteriorated to the Moderate category, moving away from the Good range it had been in for the past few months. On Wednesday morning, the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 86. The AQI scale ranges from 0-50 (Good), 51-100 (Moderate), 101-200 (Poor), 201-300 (Unhealthy) and above 300 (Severe).