08 June,2026 11:14 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
IMD forecast thundershowers, lightning, and gusty winds across several districts in Maharashtra till June 11. File pic
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light to moderate rain and thundershowers in Mumbai and Thane till June 11, along with the possibility of gusty winds and lightning in parts of Maharashtra.
In its latest forecast on Monday, the IMD said Mumbai and its suburbs are likely to experience intermittent rain activity, even as temperatures remain high. The city is expected to record a maximum of 35.8 degrees Celsius in the island city and 35.3 degrees Celsius in the suburbs, with elevated humidity levels continuing to make conditions uncomfortable for residents.
Following the forecast, the IMD has advised city residents to brace for thundershowers, with weather conditions likely to remain unstable over the next few days.
Meanwhile, air quality in Mumbai remained in the 'satisfactory' category on Monday, with an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 70, according to the Central Pollution Control Board's SAMEER app.
However, sensitive groups may experience minor breathing discomfort.
Across the city, AQI levels varied, with Bandra Kurla Complex recording 107, Chembur 90, Deonar 92, Colaba 84, Malad West 82, and Mulund West reporting a comparatively better 24. Other areas, such as Andheri East (32) and Powai (36) continued to reflect good air quality conditions.
In the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Thane recorded an AQI of 86, Kalyan 100, and Navi Mumbai 68.
Extending the weather alert, the IMD has also forecast thundershowers, lightning, and gusty winds across several districts in Maharashtra till June 11.
Districts including Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Pune, Kolhapur, Satara, Sangli, Solapur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna, Parbhani, Beed, Latur, Dharashiv, Amaravati, Chandrapur, Gadchiroli, Wardha, Yavatmal, and others have been placed under a yellow alert, with wind speeds expected to reach 40-50 kmph in isolated areas.
Most parts of Maharashtra continued to experience hot and humid conditions on Monday, with several interior stations recording temperatures well above normal, according to the IMD morning observation at 8.30 am.
Malegaon emerged as the hottest location in the state at 42.2 degrees Celsius, followed by Jalgaon at 40.4 degrees Celsius and Parbhani at 39.4 degrees Celsius. Aurangabad recorded 39.3 degrees Celsius, while Solapur logged 38.0 degrees Celsius, indicating widespread above-normal maximum temperatures across central Maharashtra.
Coastal and Konkan regions remained comparatively moderate but highly humid. Humidity touched 76 per cent in the island city and 69 per cent in the suburbs.
In the ghat regions, Mahabaleshwar remained relatively cool at 27.2 degrees Celsius, offering relief compared to the plains. Kolhapur recorded a lower maximum of 34.1 degrees Celsius, though humidity levels remained high.
Night temperatures also remained elevated across several regions, ranging between 19 degrees Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius, indicating little relief after sunset.
Osmanabad recorded near-saturated morning humidity levels of 100%, highlighting high atmospheric moisture in parts of Marathwada.
