The monsoon winds, which are currently moving at a fast pace into the state, have been causing a phenomenon called ‘convective rainfall’ in Mumbai all through the weekend —a trend that is likely to continue for the next 48-72 hours.

Speaking to mid-day, an India Meteorological Department (IMD) official said that although the agency had not officially declared a date for the onset of monsoon, it had already advanced in parts of North Konkan.