Mumbai on Monday, 21 June, is expected to receive light to moderate showers. According to an update (8 AM, 21 June) by Regional Meteorological Centre, IMD, the financial capital is likely to witness "light to moderate rain in city and suburbs with possibility of occasional intense spells."
India Meteorological Department (IMD) has marked Mumbai, Thane and Palghar 'green' for Monday, in its District forecast and warnings update. It indicates that light to moderate showers are expected.
According to an update by IMD, Mumbai's Santacruz observatory recoded 22.9 mm of rainfall, while Colaba observatory recorded 13.8 mm of rainfall in 24 hours ending at 8:30 AM on Monday.
Moreover, the update by BMC specified that Mumbai city received 10.63 mm of average rainfall. Whereas, it eastern and western suburbs received 25.38 mm and 15.88 mm of rainfall, respectively.
As per IMD's updates, with light rains, the city is likely to get some respite for at least next 48 hours. “As per our extended rain forecast, there is a reduction in rainfall over the interiors of the state till July 24,” said an IMD official, as quotes by Mid-Day. They further added that the Konkan region of Maharashtra is also expected to receive comparatively less rain fall than last week.
(With inputs from Mid Day)
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