Mumbai to Receive More Rainfall in Next 2-3 Days, IMD Predicts Heavy Rainfall in Aurangabad, Akola, Nagpur

Mumbai, September 2: Mumbai is set to receive heavy rainfall in the coming 2-3 days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said. In its weather bulletin, the weather agency on Sunday informed that the metropolis has received moderate to heavy rainfall in the last 24 hours. The reason for these rains is the presence of a Cyclonic Circulation is over South Gujarat coast. According to IMD, Mumbai is likely to receive more rainfall in next 2-3 days due to the active west coast moving towards south Konkan and further. Besides, heavy spells are likely in parts of Aurangabad, Akola, Ahmednagar, Nagpur, and along the coast. Monsoon Prediction: Brace For Below Normal Rains This Year, Says Skymet Weather Forecast.

The IMD said a Cyclonic Circulation lies over Odisha and adjoining areas which will bring rainfall to several regions. Apart from Maharashtra, the weather agency has also predicted heavy rainfall at isolated places in Goa for the next four days till September 4.

The IMD said nearly half of India received excess rainfall in August, which recorded 15 per cent more precipitation than normal. This is the second consecutive month the country recorded above normal rainfall. In June, the country recorded deficient rainfall at 87 per cent of the Long Period Average (LPA), while July saw above normal rainfall at 109 per cent of LPA. August recorded rainfall at 115 per cent of the LPA.

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