Mumbai weather: IMD issues Yellow alert as rains lash parts of city

Mumbai has been issued a yellow alert for rainfall by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday and Wednesday as unseasonal rains continue in parts of Maharashtra.

Parts of Mumbai witness light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds in the morning.

Mumbai Temperature
Mumbai recorded a maximum temperature of 34 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 27 degrees Celsius on Monday. The has predicted a slight dip in temperatures in the coming days due to increased cloud cover and rainfall. Air quality in the city improved, with the Central Pollution Control Board reporting an AQI of 52, which falls in the 'Satisfactory' range.

Mumbai Rain
As of Monday, Mumbai had recorded higher than average rainfall during for this time of the year. IMD data shows Santacruz has received 33.9 mm of rain since March 1, while Colaba registered 48.7 mm, both exceeding the seasonal average.

Maharashtra Weather: Yellow Alert in Thane, Raigad, Palghar
The IMD has also extended the yellow alert to Thane, South Konkan, Raigad and Palghar. There has been a warning for rainfor several areas across Maharashtra including the Ghat regions of Pune, Ahilyanagar, Solapur, Sangli, Satara and Kolhapur. These districts could witness thunderstorms and moderate rain activity.
Maharashtra Weather: Orange Alert in Vidarbha District
In Vidarbha, an orange alert has been issued for Gondia, Bhandara, Gadchiroli, Wardha and Yavatmal for May 14 and 15. These districts may face heavy unseasonal rains due to changing wind directions and atmospheric disturbances.

Nashik and Trimbakeshwar also witnessed intense rainfall on Monday. Nashik city recorded 21 mm of rain. In Trimbakeshwar, roads resembled rivers, disrupting traffic and delaying pre-monsoon drain cleaning works.

Cause of unseasonal rain In Maharashtra
According to IMD Mumbai, a low-level trough is causing wind pattern disruptions, creating favourable conditions for pre-monsoon showers. The department also said that this system could lead to the onset of the southwest monsoon in the Andaman region around May 13, followed by Kerala by May 27.