Mumbai witnessed intermittent rain from early Tuesday morning after a brief dry spell. Pics/Satej Shinde, Manjeet Thakur and Atul Kamble
Updated On: 2026-08-11 05:24 PM IST
Compiled by : Asif Ali Sayed
According to the IMD, heavy rainfall was very likely at isolated places in Mumbai and nearby areas over the next two days as the monsoon remains active over Konkan
The forecast, issued at midnight on Tuesday, is valid from 8.30 am IST each day until 8.30 am the following day
Overcast skies persisted through the Tuesday morning, with showers ranging from drizzle to brief heavy spells reported in parts of the city and its suburbs
The showers eased the humidity, offering respite to people after reduced intensity last week and almost no rain over the past few days
According to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Mumbai, the city is likely to receive heavy rainfall at isolated places on Tuesday and Wednesday, with a "very likely" probability on both days
A high tide of 4.44 metres was expected in the Arabian Sea off Mumbai at 11.05 am
A low tide of 1.59 metres was expected at 5.03 pm, according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation
From Thursday to Saturday, the rainfall intensity is expected to ease to light to moderate, with the probability of rain remaining "very likely"
Meanwhile, Thane is also under a similar warning, with heavy rainfall at isolated places forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday
In Raigad, heavy rainfall at isolated places is forecast on Tuesday, while Wednesday could see heavy rain at a few places
Palghar is expected to receive moderate rainfall on Tuesday and Wednesday, followed by light to moderate rain from Thursday to Saturday
After a brief lull, Mumbai and its adjoining areas on Tuesday witnessed heavy downpours at regular intervals