Mumbai witnessed scattered showers on Thursday, even as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) continued its yellow alert for the city. While officials have clarified that extremely heavy rainfall on August 28 is unlikely, residents have been advised to stay prepared for sudden spells of rain that may disrupt normal life. The city’s temperature remained relatively stable, oscillating between 26°C and 28°C through the day.
Civic authorities have urged Mumbaikars, especially those in flood-prone areas like Dadar, Kurla and Andheri, to remain cautious. A brief but intense burst of rain could quickly lead to waterlogging in these pockets, disrupting traffic and raising health concerns.
In its broader forecast, the IMD has also sounded caution for the Konkan belt, covering Thane, Palghar, Raigad and Ratnagiri. These regions are expected to see moderate to heavy showers, with certain zones likely to be hit by extremely heavy rainfall accompanied by gusty winds between 30–40 km/h. Officials warned that such conditions could trigger landslides in hilly regions and aggravate flooding in low-lying areas.
The extended forecast suggests that Mumbai will remain under cloudy skies with consistent showers over the next few days:
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August 29: Moderate to heavy rain likely, temperatures ranging from 27°C to 24°C.
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August 30: Moderate rainfall expected, with mercury hovering between 27°C and 25°C.
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August 31: Continued showers, daytime temperature around 28°C, dipping to 25°C at night.
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September 1: More spells of rain anticipated, with temperatures staying between 28°C and 26°C.
