Mumbai Rains: Heavy Rainfall Warning Issued Till May 24; Orange Alert Issued For These Places
Several districts across Maharashtra are set to experience intense weather conditions, including thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds, over the next few days.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a series of weather alerts across Maharashtra, warning of thunderstorms, heavy to very heavy rainfall and strong winds. These conditions are expected between May 21 and 24, as a cyclonic circulation is likely to develop over the east-central Arabian Sea, off the Karnataka coast, according to the Met Department officials, reported PTI.
From May 21 to 24, Mumbai, Thane and Palghar districts are under a yellow alert, with the IMD forecast predicting thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, heavy rainfall and winds reaching speeds of 50 to 60 km/h at isolated places. In addition, Thane will be under an orange alert on May 23, with a heightened warning for very heavy rainfall and intensified thunderstorm activity.
Check detailed district-wise forecast below.
The districts of Raigad and Ratnagiri are also expected to witness heavy rainfall. The IMD has issued an orange alert for both districts till May 23 and a yellow alert for May 24.
Meanwhile, the weather agency has also issued an orange alert for the Sindhudurg district from May 21 to 24, due to expected very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and winds up to 60 km/h.
Dhule, Nandurbar and Jalgaon districts are on yellow alert for the next three days, with a forecast of thunderstorms, lightning, light to moderate showers and strong winds around 40 to 50 km/h.
The IMD has issued an orange alert for Nashik and Pune on May 21 and a yellow alert from May 22 to 24.
Kolhapur and Satara districts are under an orange alert on May 21 and a yellow alert on May 22. The districts are likely to receive moderate rain on May 23 and 24. Sangli is on yellow alert on May 21, followed by light to moderate showers over the next three days.
Solapur is under an orange alert on May 21, yellow on May 22 and 24, with a spell of light to moderate rain on May 23. Jalna is likely to experience moderate to heavy rain on May 21, 22 and 24, while moderate to light rainfall is expected on May 23. Beed is under an orange alert on May 21, with a yellow alert in place from May 22 to 24.
Residents are advised to track the official IMD weather updates to ensure safety during the period of inclement weather.
Heavy Showers Cripple Mumbai
Mumbai came to a halt on May 20 as heavy rain, thunderstorms and lightning caused flooding and a series of rain-related incidents across the city. Between 8 am on May 20 and 8 am on May 21, the city recorded an average rainfall of 24 mm. The pre-monsoon showers led to major traffic snarls, including the inundation of the Andheri subway, a key link between the eastern and western suburbs.
Even local train commuters reported delays in suburban services. Uprooted trees and waterlogged roads also disrupted traffic in the city at several places.
Southwest Monsoon Update
According to the IMD’s 2 pm bulletin on May 21, the southwest monsoon has further advanced into additional parts of the south Arabian Sea, Maldives and Comorin area, south and central Bay of Bengal and parts of northeast Bay of Bengal. Conditions are expected to become favourable for the onset of the southwest monsoon over Kerala within the next three to four days, according to the IMD.
