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Weather today LIVE: Heavy rain alert in Mumbai; Delhi likely to see light showers over the weekend as monsoon gains pace
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Weather today LIVE: Heavy rain alert in Mumbai; Delhi likely to see light showers over the weekend as monsoon gains pace

From Hindustan Times · () English

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  • Mumbai and surrounding areas in Maharashtra are bracing for heavy to extremely heavy rainfall from July 4 to July 6.
  • Delhi is expected to experience a gradual increase in monsoon activity, with light showers and thunderstorms forecast over the weekend.
  • Authorities have issued advisories for potential disruptions and urged residents to remain alert.

Mumbai and parts of Maharashtra are on alert for intense rainfall, with forecasts predicting heavy to extremely heavy showers and strong winds from July 4 to July 6. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for Mumbai city and the districts of Raigad, Thane, Palghar, and Sindhudurg. Moderate to heavy rainfall is also anticipated in the ghat regions of Satara, Pune, and Nashik districts.

Heavy rainfall has been forecast between July 4 and July 6 for Mumbai city and the districts of Raigad, Thane, Palghar, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg.

— India Meteorological Department (IMD)Official forecast for the intensity and duration of rainfall in Mumbai and surrounding districts.

Authorities have cautioned that the expected rainfall could disrupt local travel and potentially cause structural damage. Residents have been advised to exercise caution, especially when traveling through low-lying areas and ghat roads. The State Disaster Management Department urged citizens to stay alert and contact local emergency helplines if needed. For the next 24 hours, continuous rain is expected across Mumbai and its suburbs, with the possibility of gusty winds reaching speeds of 50-60 kmph.

Authorities have cautioned that disruptions to local travel and some degree of structural damage cannot be ruled out during this period.

— State Disaster Management DepartmentAdvisory regarding potential impacts of the heavy rainfall.

Meanwhile, Delhi is likely to see a gradual pick-up in monsoon activity after a relatively subdued start. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for Saturday, forecasting generally cloudy skies with chances of very light to light rainfall. Thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds of up to 50 kmph are also expected. Meteorologists attribute the delayed strengthening of monsoon conditions over Delhi and northern India to weather systems currently concentrated over central India, which are expected to weaken by July 5-6.

This low-pressure trough in central India has led to moisture content being concentrated in states like Mumbai, Gujarat and MP. When this weather system weakens by July 5 and July 6, we can expect more rainfall in Delhi.

— Mahesh Palawat, president of Skymet WeatherExplaining the meteorological reasons for the delayed monsoon in Delhi.
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