On Saturday the MeT department has predicted "heavy to very heavy rainfall" for Mumbai and its adjoining areas for September 8 and 9. Mumbaikars, who were expecting a dry spell of the weekend must note that the weather forecasts have predicted that the city will receive moderate to heavy rainfall over the next 48 hours.

Model guidance for 24/48 hrs indicate enhanced rainfall activity including mumbai and around, over west coast and Madhya Mah. Vidarbha also .
Activity us likely to reduce tomorrow on west coast. pic.twitter.com/unDxqhGP7M

— K S Hosalikar (@Hosalikar_KS) September 7, 2019

IMD Chief PRO Vishambhar Singh said, "Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely for the next two days in the city and its adjoining areas." KS Hosalikar, Director General of Met Deptartment took to twitter to inform citizens that the city will witness moderate rainfall in Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai for the next 24 hours.