On June 12, 2019, Mumbaikars were greeted by heavy rains and strong winds in the afternoon as Cyclone Vayu was all set to make landfall on the Gujarat coast in the early hours of June 13. Strong winds accompanied by heavy rains swept across the city as citizens were caught unprepared. Some parts of the city such as Thane, Vashi, BKC, etc. witnessed light rains with very strong winds.

Very Severe Cyclonic Storm ‘VAYU’ is about 290 km west-southwest of Mumbai (Maharashtra). To move northwards & cross Gujarat coast between Porbandar Diu around west of Veraval with wind speed 145-155 kmph gusting to 170 kmph around morning of 13th June 2019. pic.twitter.com/eN2Cx3vSPc

— India Met. Dept. (@Indiametdept) June 12, 2019

As per the latest updates by IMD, Cyclone Vayu is at present about 290 km WSW of Mumbai and will move northwards. Thus, in the wake of cyclone Vayu making landfall, the city of Mumbai will continue to witness light to heavy rains today with winds gusting up to 70-80 kmph.