Mumbai Rains Update: IMD Issues Yellow Alert Until May 22; Increased Rainfall, Thunderstorms To Be Witnessed

Mumbai: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts increased rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds in Maharashtra until 24 May due to a cyclonic circulation near the Karnataka coast. A yellow alert is active for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), while Palghar, Thane, and Raigad also face yellow alerts, and a red alert is issued for Sindhudurg. Heavy rains caused disruptions, including a building collapse in Kalyan with six fatalities and flooding in Mumbai. An orange alert is in place for other affected areas.

According to the reports from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), this week temperatures are anticipated to vary from 26 degrees Celsius to 34 degrees Celsius, along with cloudy skies and precipitation for several days. Reports indicate that only a few areas in the city have seen moderate rainfall. Check out the temperatures, weather forecasts, and more details provided below.

Mumbai Climate Today

On May 21, the IMD predicted cloudy weather and the possibility of heavy rains. Because of cloudy skies, some relief from intense sunlight will be noted. Temperatures are rising today to 29 degrees Celsius, while humidity stays low at 76%, and the wind is blowing at 3 km/h with precipitation at 55% by 9 AM today. Reports from the weather department show that the minimum and maximum temperatures fluctuate between 27 degrees Celsius and 33 degrees Celsius, respectively.

Mumbai Rain Forecast

A cyclonic circulation is anticipated near Konkan in the next 24 hours, and another system is developing over the Bay of Bengal. Extensive rainfall is expected from May 19 to 25, with significant precipitation predicted for Konkan and Madhya Maharashtra. Alerts feature yellow for Mumbai and red for Ahmednagar, Solapur, and Osmanabad.

Forecast for Tomorrow's Weather

According to recent weather reports from the IMD, temperatures are predicted to be between 24 and 31 degrees Celsius on May 22. IMD predicts that May 22 will experience overcast conditions with heavy rains, much like today. The weather forecast suggests that rain or thundershowers may happen in the evening or night, while daytime conditions will prevail.

Mumbai Air Quality Index Today

As per the Air Quality Index (AQI) report from the Sameer App by the Central Pollution Control Bureau (CPCB), today's AQI readings are at 63, categorized as 'Satisfactory' levels. A steep drop was observed in the AQI Levels.