As April begins, Mumbai and its surrounding areas are bracing for changing weather conditions over the next few days. The local forecast indicates a mix of thunderstorms, gusty winds and light rainfall throughout the week, with conditions varying across districts.
In Mumbai and its suburbs, Apr. 1 will start with a 'partly cloudy' sky, which will gradually become 'generally cloudy'. There is a possibility of rain or thundershowers in the evening and night, with maximum temperatures expected to reach around 34°C and a minimum of 23°C.
On Apr. 2, light to moderate rain or thundershowers are expected, continuing into the night. However, from Apr. 3 onwards, the weather will shift to dry conditions, with no rainfall expected.
In Thane, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, light to moderate rainfall and gusty winds (30-40 kmph) are expected on Apr. 1 and Apr. 2. The weather is forecast to clear up from Apr. 3.
Raigad will experience similar conditions to Thane, with thunderstorms, lightning and light to moderate rainfall on Monday and Tuesday.
In Ratnagiri, thunderstorms with lightning, light to moderate rainfall and winds of 30-40 kmph will occur on Apr. 1. The intensity of the winds will increase on Apr. 2, reaching speeds of 40-50 kmph at isolated places. On Apr. 3 and 4, conditions will ease slightly, with light rain or thundershowers expected to continue.
Sindhudurg is set for thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, light to moderate rainfall and winds (30-40 kmph) on Apr. 1. Similar conditions are likely to persist on Apr. 2, where wind speeds may rise to 40-50 kmph. Thunderstorms and light to moderate rainfall have been forecast until Apr. 3, after which the intensity will reduce. Light rain or thundershowers have been predicted for Apr. 4.
Jalgaon is under an orange warning on Apr. 1 due to the likelihood of thunderstorms with lightning and winds of 50-60 kmph. Hail has also been predicted at a few places. On Apr. 2, winds of 40-50 kmph and thunderstorms will continue. From Apr. 3 conditions are expected to improve.
Pune is under an orange warning on Apr. 1 and Apr. 2, with thunderstorms, lightning, winds of 50-60 kmph and hail at isolated locations. The severe weather conditions will ease from Apr. 3 onwards, with light to moderate rain or thundershowers expected on both Apr. 3 and Apr. 4.
In Satara, thunderstorms with lightning, light to moderate rainfall and winds of 40-50 kmph are expected on Apr. 1. An orange warning is in place for Apr. 2 due to thunderstorms with lightning, winds and hail at isolated places. Thunderstorms will continue on Apr. 3, but conditions will improve on Apr. 4, with light rain or thundershowers expected.
As the week progresses, residents of Mumbai and the neighbouring districts should be prepared for fluctuating weather patterns, with thunderstorms, winds and rain expected in some areas.
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