In a district forecast, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Mumbai stated that 'thunderstorm accompanied with lightning, heavy rainfall and gusty winds (50-60 kmph) at isolated places were very likely' till May 24
An 'orange alert was issued for Thane district in Maharashtra for May 23. Representational Pic/File
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) in its its weather bulletin on Wednesday issued a 'yellow alert' for Mumbai till May 24, predicting thunderstorm and rains.
In a district forecast, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Mumbai stated that 'thunderstorm accompanied with lightning, heavy rainfall and gusty winds (50-60 kmph) at isolated places were very likely' till May 24.
A similar alert was also issued for adjoining Thane and Palghar districts of Maharashtra.
An 'orange alert was issued for Thane district in Maharashtra for May 23. It said that 'heavy to very heavy rainfall and thunderstorm with lightning and gusty winds (50-60 kmph) at isolated places were very likely' on Friday, the RMC forecast stated.
According to the RMC, Raigad district was also likely to witness similar weather conditions between May 21 and May 23, an 'orange alert' issued for the district.
Mumbai on Tuesday evening witnessed heavy showers, thunderstorms and lightning.
Between 8 pm and 11 pm on Tuesday, western suburbs of Mumbai received the highest precipitation, according to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials. The island city recorded an average rainfall of 12.86 mm, while eastern and western suburbs received 15.65 mm and 26.63 mm rainfall, respectively, in three hours, they said.
The average rainfall recorded in Mumbai in the 24-hour period ending 8 am today was 24mm in the city, 26mm in the eastern suburbs, and 40mm in the western suburbs. The IMD forecasts heavy rainfall activity for the next 4-5 days.
Meanwhile, In a nowcast warning issued at 8 pm on May 21, the IMD Mumbai said that the Jalgaon district in Maharashtra was likely to experience thunderstorm accompanied by lightning, along with light rainfall and gusty winds at isolated places during next 3-4 hours.
"Take precautions while moving out," the IMD Mumbai advised the citizens.
The IMD has forecast increased rainfall across Mumbai and surrounding areas until May 24, as weather conditions remain unstable due to a likely cyclonic circulation forming over the east-central Arabian Sea.
A low-pressure area is expected to form over the Arabian Sea around May 22, which may intensify and move northwards in the following days.
IMD Mumbai officials had earlier stated that rainfall intensity in Mumbai and nearby regions, including south Konkan and south-central Maharashtra, is expected to increase between May 21 and 24.
Following the weather alert, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday urged the fishermen to stay alert sighting IMD's rough weather warning for the next four days.
In a post on X, CM Fadnavis wrote, "The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of a possible low-pressure area forming over the east-central Arabian Sea near the Maharashtra and Goa coasts starting 21 May. It may intensify and move northward by 24 May, leading to rough sea conditions, especially near the western coastline."
He stated that while it is not expected to directly threaten the Maharashtra coast, strong winds and rough seas are likely to impact areas near Raigad, Ratnagiri, Mumbai, and Palghar districts in Maharashtra between May 22 and May 24.
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