{
  "id": 5005588,
  "title": "Mumbai Weather Update: Light To Moderate Rain, Gusty Winds Likely Today; No IMD Alert This Week",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/mumbai-weather-update-light-to-moderate-rain-gusty-winds-likely-today",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T03:25:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbai-weather-update-light-to-moderate-rain-gusty-winds-likely-today-no-imd-alert-this-week"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai started its day on Wednesday under overcast skies, as light rain and gusty winds swept across the city and its suburbs. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts a continuation of light to moderate rain and occasional thundershowers, though no rain alert has been issued for the city this week. A partly cloudy sky with occasional light to moderate rain spells is expected in both the city and suburbs.\n\nAccording to the IMD, Mumbai and its suburbs will remain generally cloudy throughout Wednesday, with light to moderate showers predicted at various locations. While heavy rainfall is unlikely, isolated pockets might experience moderate to heavy rain accompanied by gusty winds. Winds are forecast to reach speeds of 40–50 kmph, with gusts potentially reaching 50–60 kmph during intense rainfall bursts.\n\nThe highest temperature for the day is expected to hover around 32°C, while the lowest temperature recorded in Mumbai on Wednesday morning was 29°C. During the early days of August, Mumbai and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region witnessed several moderate to heavy rainfall episodes. However, rain activity has since tapered off, with the city receiving only occasional light to moderate showers. For September, rainfall activity is anticipated to remain subdued, although intermittent showers could still occur as monsoon conditions persist.\n\nResidents are advised to remain vigilant during sudden intense rainfall bursts, particularly in low-lying areas that are prone to waterlogging. Meanwhile, Mumbai's overall air quality remained in the Good category on Wednesday morning, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 18. In AQI terms, readings between 0 and 50 are classified as Good, while 51 to 100 falls under Moderate, 101 to 200 indicates Poor air quality, 201 to 300 signifies Unhealthy conditions, and any value above 300 is categorized as Severe. For information on property deals in Mumbai and surrounding regions, visit https://budgetproperties.in/.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: Mumbai woke up to overcast skies, light rainfall and gusty winds on Wednesday as monsoon activity continued across the city and its suburbs. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast another day of light to moderate rain and thundershowers, although no rain alert has been issued for Mumbai this week. Partly cloudy sky with occasional light to moderate spells of rain in City…",
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        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Mumbai Weather Update: Light To Moderate Rain, Gusty Winds Likely Today; No IMD Alert This Week",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/mumbai-weather-update-light-to-moderate-rain-gusty-winds-likely-today-5012606",
        "published": "2026-09-02T03:25:43.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}