Mumbai is likely to see a partly cloudy sky over the next 24 hours, with chances of light rain or drizzle in the city and suburbs. Daytime temperatures are expected to hover around 31 degrees Celsius, while minimum temperatures may settle near 23 degrees Celsius, keeping conditions humid
IMD cites chances of light rain or drizzle in the city and suburbs. Representational pic
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued weather alerts across Maharashtra, forecasting rainfall in several regions. The unseasonal rains that began in March have caused a notable shift in the state’s weather, with some areas experiencing hot, dry, or humid conditions, while others face thundershowers and hailstorms.
Mumbai and surrounding regions
Mumbai is likely to see a partly cloudy sky over the next 24 hours, with chances of light rain or drizzle in the city and suburbs. Daytime temperatures are expected to hover around 31 degrees Celsius, while minimum temperatures may settle near 23 degrees Celsius, keeping conditions humid.
LOCAL FORECAST FOR MUMBAI CITY & NEIGHBORHOOD:
— Regional Meteorological Center,Mumbai (@RMC_Mumbai) April 6, 2026
For 24 hours:
Partly cloudy sky with possibility of drizzle / light rain in city and suburbs.
Maximum & Minimum temperatures likely to be around 31 deg. C. and 23 deg. C. pic.twitter.com/GJzkYNxN7p
Thane and Palghar have also been issued rain alerts, with the IMD citing the possibility of light showers. Meanwhile, the further Konkan region, including Sindhudurg, Raigad, and Ratnagiri, is expected to remain dry today.
In northern Maharashtra, districts such as Dhule, Nandurbar, Nashik, and the ghats of Nashik may witness light rain on Monday.
Vidarbha outlook and warnings
The IMD has issued a five-day rainfall forecast for Vidarbha, valid until April 10, predicting light to moderate rain across parts of the region. Residents have been advised to stay alert for sudden weather changes, including thunderstorms or brief spells of rain at isolated locations.
Next 5 days rainfall forecast and weather warning for Vidarbha Dated 06.04.2026#WeatherForecast #imdnagpur #IMDhttps://t.co/i92bcFAP1W@ChandrapurZilla @collectorchanda @KrishiCicr @InfoWashim @Indiametdept @ngpnmc @collectbhandara @CollectorNagpur @CollectorYavatm pic.twitter.com/XeuyCEo9NA
— Regional Meteorological Centre, Nagpur (@imdnagpur) April 6, 2026
Districts under a yellow alert include Bhandara, Chandrapur, Gadchiroli, Gondia, Nagpur, and Wardha. The IMD has warned of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, light to moderate rainfall, and gusty winds reaching 30-40 kilometres per hour at isolated places.
Maharashtra weather update: Cooler-than-normal temperatures across state; humidity high along coast
Maharashtra continued to experience relatively cooler conditions on Monday, with most regions recording temperatures below normal levels, according to the latest meteorological data reported at 8.30 am.
Konkan coast sees humid conditions
Coastal regions remained warm and humid. Mumbai recorded a maximum temperature of 32.2 degrees Celsius at Colaba and 31.3 degrees Celsius at Santacruz, both slightly below normal. Minimum temperatures hovered around 23-24 degrees Celsius, with high morning humidity levels of up to 84 per cent.
Ratnagiri recorded a slightly above-normal maximum temperature of 33.0 degrees Celsius, while Dahanu and Harnai remained milder at 31.8 degrees Celsius and 30.1 degrees Celsius, respectively, with humidity levels ranging between 60 per cent and 73 per cent.
Western Maharashtra records moderate temperatures
Cities like Kolhapur (35.0 degrees Celsius), Sangli (36.4 degrees Celsius), and Satara (34.6 degrees Celsius) reported below-normal maximum temperatures. Mahabaleshwar remained the coolest in the region at 27.5 degrees Celsius, nearly 4.4 degrees below normal, with a minimum of 13.9 degrees Celsius.
Marathwada stays relatively warm but below normal
Aurangabad (35.0 degrees Celsius), Beed (35.5 degrees Celsius), and Parbhani (36.6 degrees Celsius) recorded maximum temperatures below seasonal averages. Minimum temperatures in the region ranged between 19 degrees Celsius and 20 degrees Celsius, also slightly below normal.
North Maharashtra and interior regions see cooler trends
Nashik recorded a maximum temperature of 31.5 degrees Celsius, significantly below normal by 5.3 degrees, with a minimum of 17.9 degrees Celsius. Jalgaon reported a minimum temperature of 21.7 degrees Celsius.
Vidarbha-like heat in parts of central Maharashtra
Sholapur (37.9 degrees Celsius) and Malegaon (37.0 degrees Celsius) were among the hotter locations, though still marginally below normal. Jeur recorded 36.5 degrees Celsius, marking a notable drop of 4.3 degrees from usual levels.
Across Maharashtra, maximum temperatures largely remained below normal, indicating a mild phase for early April. Coastal humidity remained high, while interior regions experienced relatively cooler mornings and nights.
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