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IN PHOTOS | Mumbai rains: IMD alerts city to prepare for heavy rain, thunderstorms

Updated On: 25 May, 2025 02:25 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Intense pre-monsoon showers have been affecting Maharashtra this month, prompting the India Metereological Department (IMD) to issue a warning. The department has indicated a high likelihood of moderate to heavy rainfall in Mumbai and other parts of the state over the next few days. (Pics/ Nimesh Dave)

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for several areas in Maharashtra. The Southwest Monsoon has officially made its way to Kerala earlier than usual. Pic/ Nimesh Dave

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for several areas in Maharashtra. The Southwest Monsoon has officially made its way to Kerala earlier than usual. Pic/ Nimesh Dave
The early onset of monsoon in Kerala signifies that Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra should expect heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds in the coming days

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The early onset of monsoon in Kerala signifies that Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra should expect heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds in the coming days

IMD, while issuing a warning at 10:20 am on May 25, 2025, said that there is a chance of intense spells of rain. Heavy to moderate showers are very likely to occur at isolated places in the districts of Raigad during the next 3–4 hours

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IMD, while issuing a warning at 10:20 am on May 25, 2025, said that there is a chance of intense spells of rain. Heavy to moderate showers are very likely to occur at isolated places in the districts of Raigad during the next 3–4 hours

IMD also stated that there is a high possibility of thunderstorms and lightning accompanied by strong winds in some areas. The weather agency has requested people to take all the necessary precautions while moving out of their homes

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IMD also stated that there is a high possibility of thunderstorms and lightning accompanied by strong winds in some areas. The weather agency has requested people to take all the necessary precautions while moving out of their homes

Mumbai experienced an unusual May this year with significantly higher rainfall as compared to its long period average

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Mumbai experienced an unusual May this year with significantly higher rainfall as compared to its long period average

The pre-monsoon showers in Mumbai during May resulted in a surplus of over 700 per cent rainfall from its long period average for the month

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The pre-monsoon showers in Mumbai during May resulted in a surplus of over 700 per cent rainfall from its long period average for the month

Furthermore, the Mumbai suburban district recorded 677 per cent surplus as compared to the region's actual long period average rainfall

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Furthermore, the Mumbai suburban district recorded 677 per cent surplus as compared to the region's actual long period average rainfall

A depression system, which crossed near Ratnagiri and Dapoli, brought heavy to very heavy rainfall to several regions in Maharashtra. The weather office also alerted coastal districts and warned fishermen against venturing into the sea due to rough conditions

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A depression system, which crossed near Ratnagiri and Dapoli, brought heavy to very heavy rainfall to several regions in Maharashtra. The weather office also alerted coastal districts and warned fishermen against venturing into the sea due to rough conditions

Furthermore, IMD also stated that heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds is anticipated in certain areas of Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and West Bengal

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Furthermore, IMD also stated that heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds is anticipated in certain areas of Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and West Bengal

On May 25 and 26, Bihar might see winds of 70 mph with unusual May weather

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On May 25 and 26, Bihar might see winds of 70 mph with unusual May weather

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