Mumbai: Weather enthusiast predicts that rains may hit Mumbai by June 14

Mumbai: Weather enthusiast predicts that rains may hit Mumbai by June 14

FPJ Web DeskUpdated: Monday, June 24, 2019, 11:05 AM IST
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While reports are suggesting that rains might be delayed in Mumbai, a Weather enthusiast has now predicted that monsoon may hit Mumbai on June 14.

According to DNA, Mahalaxmi-based Rajesh Kapadia, who runs the popular blog called “Vagaries of Weather”, have predicted that monsoons could hit the city by June 14, while pre-monsoon showers are likely to begin from June 5. Kapadia, has been in the field of weather forecasting for over three decades, told the leading daily that these forecasts are based on the current weather conditions and the fact that the Arabian sea branch of monsoon is likely to be delayed.

“As per the current scenario, the Arabian sea branch is weaker as cross equatorial winds on the southwest side is still to gather momentum, which could cause a delay in the arrival of monsoons on the western side. However, the Bay of Bengal branch looks strong and monsoon could reach south Andamans by May 20-21, which will be the first monsoon rains for the country,” Kapadia told the DNA.

As per the IMD, for the next four days, the city will remain partly cloudy, especially at night and will experience humid conditions. “The city will see maximum temperatures of around 34 degree Celsius while the minimum would be around 26 degree Celsius leaving people in discomfort,” Kapadia told the DNA.

India is expected to receive below normal rainfall during the upcoming Monsoon which is likely to arrive in Kerala on June 4 and there is a 15 percent chance of drought, private weather forecaster Skymet said on Tuesday.

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