The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicated a possibility of light to moderate rains along with thunderstorms and lightning in Mumbai for the next 2-3 hours.
Additionally, meteorologists have forecasted the possibility of rain and thunderstorms in the Central, Western, and Eastern Suburbs of Mumbai over the next 48 hours, i.e 2 days.
Moderate to heavy rain is anticipated in South Mumbai, Panvel, and Navi Mumbai over the coming 1-2 hours. The Central line can expect some light to moderate rainfall, while there is a possibility of scattered showers on the Western line.
This development came immediately after the city witnessed unexpected and unseasonal rains on Wednesday evening, November 8. Parts of South Mumbai, including Nariman Point, Cuff Parade, CSMT, Churchgate, witnessed showers.
Meanwhile, it is pertinent to note that in its five-day forecast released on Sunday, November 5, the IMD said Mumbai, Palghar, Thane and Raigad districts will see dry weather till Thursday, November 9.
While, the AQI remained in moderate category, Mumbaikars are expecting some respite from the deteriorating air quality in the city.
The weather department also issued a yellow alert indicating heavy rain with thunderstorm and lightning in Sangli districts.
Moreover, there is a possibility of rain during Diwali week.