Mumbaikars can seek respite from the rising temperatures in the city during the next 48 hours as many parts of the state, including south Konkan, Solapur, Kohlapur, Sangli, Satara and Marathwada will witness pre-monsoon showers, says officials from the meteorological department. As a result, the temperature in the city will decrease by one to two degrees. Yesterday, Mumbai recorded a maximum of 34 C, while the minimum temperature was 26 C.


Cow's play: The Ghatkopar skywalk, which is frequently used by
commuters, had an unusual user yesterday, as a cow chose to take a
breather on the skywalk leaving passers-by bemused and tickled.
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Dr RV Sharma, Deputy Director, Meteorological Department (Western Region) said, "Dark clouds may be
visible which might bring down the temperature, but there would be no rain in Mumbai. We may add parameters
and other models to test if Mumbai is going to receive rainfall."

He further added that anything related to rainfall would be updated on Met department's official website.
Rain in other parts Rain would occur at isolated places in south Konkan, Goa, Central Maharashtra, Marathwada and mainly dry weather would prevail in Gujarat and northern Karnataka.