Light rain lashed several parts of Mumbai on Tuesday, bringing much-needed respite to residents grappling with days of oppressive humidity. The sudden showers, though not intense, helped cool down the city’s temperature and provided a temporary relief from the sticky weather that has lingered over the past week
A nowcast warning issued at 7:50 AM stated that moderate to intense spells of rain are expected in parts of Mumbai over the next 3–4 hours. File Pic
Light rain lashed several parts of Mumbai on Tuesday, offering brief respite from the prevailing humidity.
The showers led to minor disruptions in traffic movement across some areas of the city.
Meanwhile, an orange alert has been issued for Mumbai, warning of heavy rainfall expected to continue until 1 pm. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has urged residents to remain cautious as the downpour could lead to waterlogging, traffic disruptions, and potential delays in public transport services.
Authorities have been put on alert to manage emergency situations, and citizens are advised to avoid non-essential travel during this period. The alert comes amid a spell of scattered rains that have brought both relief from humidity and concerns over urban flooding in low-lying areas.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has also issued a warning of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, heavy rainfall, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 40–50 kmph at isolated locations across the city and suburbs.
An orange alert has been issued for Mumbai, warning of heavy rainfall expected to continue until 1 pm. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has urged residents to remain cautious as the downpour could lead to waterlogging, traffic disruptions, and potential delays in public transport services. Authorities have been put on alert to manage emergency situations, and citizens are advised to avoid non-essential travel during this period. The alert comes amid a spell of scattered rains that have brought both relief from humidity and concerns over urban flooding in low-lying areas.
High tide is expected at 10:18 AM at a height of 4.17 meters and again at 9:57 PM at 3.53 meters. Low tide is forecast at 4:11 PM at 2.08 meters, with the next low tide occurring at 4:12 AM on July 23 at 0.64 meters.
Between 8 AM on July 21 and 8 AM on July 22, the city recorded 65.69 mm of rainfall. The eastern suburbs received 48.87 mm, while the western suburbs registered 61.90 mm.
Meanwhile, the water levels in lakes supplying drinking water to Mumbai have risen following heavy rainfall in their catchment areas. According to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) data, the combined stock in the seven reservoirs that provide water to the city now stands at 85.32 per cent.
As per the BMC on Tuesday (July 22), the collective water stock in these reservoirs is 12,34,836 million litres, which amounts to 85.32 per cent of their total capacity.
The BMC supplies drinking water daily from Upper Vaitarna, Modak Sagar, Tansa, Middle Vaitarna, Bhatsa, Vihar, and Tulsi lakes.
Of these, Tansa has 94.59 per cent water stock, Modak Sagar 100 per cent, Middle Vaitarna 94.91 per cent, Upper Vaitarna 76.64 per cent, Bhatsa 82.40 per cent, Vehar 56.15 per cent and Tulsi 57.52 per cent.
(With ANI inputs)
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