Mumbai Rain Update: Red & Orange Alerts Issued For Areas In Maharashtra; Expect Heavy Rainfall With Overcast Conditions Today

Mumbai: 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.

Orange And Red Alert In Maharashtra

Orange Alert issued for Mumbai as low-pressure system has developed over South Konkan, close to the Goa coastline and the East Central Arabian Sea. As a result, the IMD has declared a red alert for very heavy rainfall in the Konkan area for the upcoming three days.

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The IMD stated that a red alert predicting the chance of very heavy rain has been announced for Raigad on May 23 and for Ratnagiri district on May 22 and 23. An orange alert is also active for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Sindhudurg, and the ghats of Pune and Satara during this time due to heavy rainfall along with thunderstorms and strong winds.

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has also issued orange alert for the city today. Navi Mumbai woke up to foggy weather and overcast skies. Low visibility was recorded in various regions in the morning hours of May 23.

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A red alert has been issued for Raigad, predicting the possibility of very heavy rainfall. The IMD has declared an orange alert for Mumbai for May 23 and 24, cautioning of heavy to very heavy rainfall with thunderstorms and strong winds hitting speeds of 50 to 60 kilometres per hour in certain areas.

Mumbai Weather Forecast

On May 23, the IMD predicted cloudy weather and the possibility of heavy rains. 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 0% by 9 AM today. Reports from the weather department show that the minimum and maximum temperatures fluctuate between 23 degrees Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius, respectively.

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Tomorrow's Weather Forecast

According to recent weather reports from the IMD, temperatures are predicted to be between 24 and 30 degrees Celsius on May 24. IMD predicts that May 24 will experience overcast conditions with heavy rains, much like today. The weather forecast suggests that heavy rain or thundershowers may happen in the evening or night, while daytime conditions will prevail.

Why Is It Raining In May?

The Mumbai Regional Meteorological Center warned of cyclonic circulation in the Arabian Sea, leading to rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds until May 24. IMD's Shubhangi Bhute noted increased rainfall in Maharashtra, including Mumbai, with possible heavy rain and gusts of 30-40 kmph or more in some areas over the coming days.