The warning predicts extremely heavy rainfall, while Raigad remains under an orange alert.
Mumbai and Thane continued to experience relentless downpours for the second consecutive day on Sunday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a red alert for Thane and Palghar districts. The warning predicts extremely heavy rainfall, while Raigad remains under an orange alert.
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Yellow Alerts Issued for Other Districts in Maharashtra
The IMD has also issued a yellow alert for several other districts in Maharashtra, including Mumbai, Palghar, Thane, and Raigad, cautioning against thunderstorms, lightning, and moderate rainfall accompanied by gusty winds. These warnings are expected to persist through Monday, October 21, and beyond in some regions.
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Independent weather tracker Rushikesh Agre, known for his updates on “Mumbai Rains” via X (formerly Twitter), alerted residents to an incoming wave of intense thunderstorms. He highlighted that areas such as Thane, Bandra, Andheri, and Goregaon are likely to witness heavy downpours, urging caution.
According to today’s forecast, Mumbai will experience temperatures ranging between 25.99°C and 30.27°C, with relative humidity at 71%. The wind speed is recorded at 71 km/h, and the air quality index (AQI) has reached 229, categorizing the air as poor. The sun rose at 6:34 AM and will set at 6:11 PM.
