Heavy rainfall across Mumbai on Tuesday brought relief from prolonged humid conditions as the southwest monsoon moved closer to the city. Areas including Dadar, Marine Drive, Bandra and Andheri received showers. The IMD has forecast more rain and thunderstorms, while stating that the monsoon is likely to reach Mumbai within two days.
Mumbai woke up to moderate to heavy rainfall on Tuesday morning as several parts of the city witnessed intense showers accompanied by cloudy skies and breezy conditions, bringing much-needed relief from the prolonged humid weather.
Areas across South Mumbai, including Marine Drive, Byculla, Parel and Dadar, received heavy rainfall since early morning, while western and eastern suburbs such as Bandra, Andheri, Kurla and Ghatkopar witnessed moderate to heavy showers.
Visuals circulating on social media showed rain lashing several parts of the city, including Dadar railway station and Senapati Bapat Marg, where vehicles were seen moving slowly through waterlogged stretches amid steady rainfall. Other visuals captured Mumbai’s iconic Marine Drive soaked in rain as morning walkers continued their routines carrying umbrellas and wearing raincoats and windcheaters.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Mumbai is likely to witness a partly cloudy sky with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers throughout the day. The weather department has forecast temperatures between 25°C and 32°C, while the early morning temperature was recorded at around 29°C.
At the same time, Mumbai’s air quality remained stable despite the changing weather conditions. According to air quality data released on Tuesday morning, the city’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 49, placing it within the ‘good’ category with minimal health concerns.
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