Mumbai Weather Forecast: Unseasonal Rainfall Continues To Lash Maximum City Today, More Downpour and Thunderstorms Likely on March 8, Says IMD
Weather experts said that the bout of rain in Mumbai and several other places is due to a trough running from south Konkan to central Chhattisgarh at lower tropospheric level. "Under these influences, isolated light or moderate rainfall with thunderstorm is very likely over central India during March 6-8, over Maharashtra from March 6-9 and over Rajasthan and Gujarat on March 6-7," the official said.
Mumbai, March 7: Strong winds accompanied with light showers and thundering continued to lash Mumbai for the second day as the citizens received some much needed respite from heat and the scorching sun. The change in Mumbai's weather was welcomed by the citizens who took to Twitter to share pictures and videos of #MumbaiRains.
Mumbai To Receive Light Rainfall for Next Two Days
Ahead of Holi celebrations in the city, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Monday predicted light drizzle with occasional strong winds for the maximum city. An official of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that several parts of Maharashtra, including Mumbai are expected to receive light to moderate rainfall along with thunderstorms over the next two days. Mumbai Rains: Strong Winds, Light Showers Hit Maximum City Again Today, Residents Share Pictures and Videos on Twitter With #MumbaiRains.
Weather experts said that the bout of rain in Mumbai and several other places is due to a trough running from south Konkan to central Chhattisgarh at lower tropospheric level. "Under these influences, isolated light or moderate rainfall with thunderstorm is very likely over central India during March 6-8, over Maharashtra from March 6-9 and over Rajasthan and Gujarat on March 6-7," the official said.
Moderate Intensity Clouds Over Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar
Moderate to Intense Thunderstorms Over Mumbai
With the temperatures soaring in the city and and the AQI dropping continuously, the rains have been a blessing in disguise for Mumbaikars. K S Hosalikar, IMD Pune head also took to Twitter to share update about Mumbai's weather. In his post, Hosalikar said that there is moderate intensity of clouds over Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar. "Possibility of mod to intense thunderstorms in these regions in next 3, 4 hrs," he said. Mumbai Weather Forecast: Respite From Heat, Dust for Mumbaikars Ahead of Holi 2023 as Maximum City Experiences Rainfall Today, More Downpour on March 7.
Meanwhile, private weather forecast agency SkymetWeather has predicted rains for the city today while there are no signs of rainfall on March 8 and 9 in the city. Mahesh Palawat of SkymetWeather has also predicted light rains over Mumbai and its neighbouring areas for today. "Intensity will be feeble," he said on Twitter.
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