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Mumbai to Witness Rainfall and Thunderstorms from Thursday

Strategic Insights

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As the city continues to grapple with above-normal temperatures since the withdrawal of the southwest monsoon, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a revival of rainfall and thunderstorms in Mumbai starting Thursday. The rain activity, coupled with the influx of moisture from the northeastern monsoon currents, is expected to increase humidity levels across the city. Despite the showers, temperatures are forecast to hover over 35°C throughout the week. Mumbai has been reeling under the heat, and the current spell of warm weather is a typical phenomenon after the retreat of the southwest monsoon.

Key Takeaways:

  • The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted rainfall and thunderstorms in Mumbai from Thursday, with activity likely to continue until October 20.
  • Temperatures in Mumbai are forecast to hover over 35°C throughout the coming week, despite the rainfall.
  • The showers are unlikely to bring down heat levels, as the temperatures are expected to remain high.
  • The influx of moisture from the northeastern monsoon currents is attributed to the unseasonal showers.
  • The northeastern monsoon currents are expected to bring a surge of moisture towards Maharashtra, including Mumbai and the entire Konkan division.
  • Air quality levels in Mumbai have been moderate, with only three monitoring stations recording 'satisfactory' AQI and two pockets reeling under 'poor' AQI.
  • Mumbai has been reeling under above-normal temperatures since the withdrawal of the southwest monsoon on October 10.
  • The IMD has issued a yellow alert for the neighbouring Palghar district on Friday due to the possibility of rainfall and thunderstorms alongside gusty winds.
  • Weather experts attribute the unseasonal showers to the northeastern monsoon currents, which usher in rainfall in the southeastern pockets of India, including Tamil Nadu.

Statistics:

  • Temperatures in Mumbai on Tuesday reached 35.3°C, over 1.6 degrees above the normal.
  • The temperatures in Ratnagiri, which logged a high of 35.5°C, were 0.2°C higher than Mumbai's 35.3°C.
  • Air quality levels in Mumbai on Wednesday morning touched 138, with 25 out of 28 monitoring stations recording 'moderate' AQI.
  • Two pockets, Bandra Kurla Complex and Deonar, reeled under 'poor' AQI over 200.
  • The IMD has predicted a rainfall activity in Mumbai until October 20.
  • The northeastern monsoon currents are expected to bring a surge of moisture towards Maharashtra, including Mumbai and the entire Konkan division.

Sources:

  • India Meteorological Department (IMD)
  • The Indian Express
  • IE Online Media Services Pvt. Ltd.
  • Contify.com

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