Mumbai: Mumbai and Thane are facing heavy rainfall for the second consecutive day, leading the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert for the Thane and Palghar districts. This alert indicates the expectation of extremely heavy rain, while Raigad remains under an orange alert. However as per IMD’s weekly weather report the city is set to experience dry days starting October 24.
In addition to these alerts, the IMD has also extended a yellow alert to several districts across Maharashtra, including Mumbai, Palghar, Thane, and Raigad. Residents are cautioned about potential thunderstorms, lightning, and moderate rainfall accompanied by gusty winds. These warnings are expected to remain in effect through Monday, October 21, with the possibility of extending further in certain areas.
Visuals of heavy rains from Navi Mumbai’s Panvel
Rains at Panvel now.#Mumbairain #MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/wa5M5JavRZ
— ♫ Revolution ♫ (@Iam_BigV) October 20, 2024
IMD’s weather forecast for Mumbai till October 26
| Date | Min Temp | Max Temp | Weather Forecast (IMD) |
| 21-Oct | 26 | 33 | Partly cloudy sky with possibility of moderate rain or Thunderstorm |
| 22-Oct | 25 | 34 | Partly cloudy sky with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers |
| 23-Oct | 24 | 35 | Rain or thundershowers would occur towards evening or night |
| 24-Oct | 23 | 36 | Mainly Clear sky |
| 25-Oct | 23 | 35 | Mainly Clear sky |
| 26-Oct | 24 | 35 | Partly cloudy sky |
Today’s forecast:
Today’s weather forecast for Mumbai predicts temperatures ranging from 25.99 degrees Celsius to 30.27 degrees Celsius, with humidity levels at 71 per cent. Wind speeds have been recorded at 71 km/h, while the air quality index (AQI) stands at 229, categorising the air quality as poor. The sun rose at 6:34 AM and is expected to set at 6:11 PM.
Weather expert predicts ‘intense thunderstorms’
Live update – Intense rain alert for CENTRAL LINE next hour 🚨
Huge rain bands present over Navi Mumbai – Thane stretch is giving very heavy rains, Thane, Mulund, Bhandup, Kurla, Chembur, Ghatkopar, BKC will get very heavy rains ⚠️WESTERN LINE will also get heavy rains in the… pic.twitter.com/ptn2PAue7Z
— Mumbai Rains (@rushikesh_agre_) October 20, 2024
Weather expert Rushikesh Agre, known for his insights on “Mumbai Rains” via X (formerly Twitter), has cautioned residents about an impending wave of intense thunderstorms. He highlighted that neighborhoods such as Thane, Bandra, Andheri, and Goregaon are likely to experience heavy downpours and urged residents to exercise caution.