Mumbai is likely to witness continued rainfall through the evening, with the possibility of thunderstorms intensifying later in the day, according to the latest weather forecast.
Google Weather data showed light rain conditions in the city with temperatures hovering around 27 degrees Celsius on Tuesday evening. Humidity remained elevated at 89%, while winds were recorded at 13 kmph, creating muggy conditions across several parts of the financial capital.
The forecast indicated that rain is expected to continue for several hours, with light-to-moderate showers likely to persist beyond 11:30 p.m.
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Rainfall probability is projected to rise gradually through the evening. The likelihood of precipitation was estimated at 40% at 6 p.m., increasing to 50% by 7 p.m. and 60% between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. Thunderstorm activity is also expected during parts of the evening, particularly around 8 p.m., 9 p.m. and 10 p.m., according to the forecast.
The temperature is expected to remain largely stable at around 27 degrees Celsius through the evening hours.
Looking ahead, Mumbai is likely to remain under the influence of wet weather conditions for the rest of the week. Daily forecasts suggest intermittent rain from Wednesday through Friday, while thunderstorms are expected over the weekend. Maximum temperatures are forecast to range between 28 degrees Celsius and 31 degrees Celsius.
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has earlier indicated that the southwest monsoon remains active over Maharashtra, supporting widespread rainfall activity across the Konkan region, including Mumbai.
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