The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Mumbai, Thane and Palghar districts on Wednesday, July 19 and Thursday, July 20. Moreover, an orange alert has been given in Raigad, Ratnagiri districts till Friday, July 21.
It comes at a time when the city has observed 225.9 mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours. Mumbai's Colaba region recorded a 106 mm of rainfall, whereas Santacruz region recorded a total of 119.9 mm of rainfall.
Mumbai rainfall observed during past 24 hours ( 0830 hrs IST of yesterday to 0830 hrs IST of Today):
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) July 18, 2023
Colaba - 106 mm
Santacruz - 119.9 mm
Heavy to very Heavy rainfall is very likely today over Mumbai @moesgoi @ndmaindia @NDRFHQ @DDNewslive @airnewsalerts pic.twitter.com/7uSAVFyfkI
Meanwhile, Dahisar recorded 93mm, Ram Mandir saw 82.5mm, Chembur recorded 70.5mm, Vidyavihar received 106.5mm, Byculla - 81mm, CSMT - 111mm, Matunga - 74mm and Sion - 91mm rainfall.
Notably, Matheran hill station in Raigad district received a whopping 9 cm of rain in 24 hours ending 8:30am on Monday. Thane district recorded a total rainfall of 46.4mm.
On Monday night, July 17, several areas including Bandra, Dahisar, Chembur, Fort, Matunga, Byculla reported heavy rainfall.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has deployed its disaster management team to keep an eye on the situation.
The reason for these rains can be attributed to the activation of the offshore trough. Along with this, the low pressure area is also in the central region which has resulted in a lot of convergence in proximity of Mumbai which will further course and enhancement in the rainfall activity.
In view of the forecast, Palghar Collector Govind Bodke on Tuesday, July 18, issued an advisory asking citizens to remain extra cautious, remain indoors and not to venture into rivers, lakes and other water bodies, the district administration said in release.
On Monday, July 17, between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm, south Mumbai recorded more rain at 50.8mm while suburbs clocked 36.9mm rain. While Santacruz recorded a maximum temperature of 27.7 degrees Celsius, the minimum temperature settled one degree below normal at 25 degrees Celsius.
So far, Mumbai has already recorded 756 mm of rainfall against the July average of 919 mm which means that there is a possibility that the city may surpass the monthly rainfall in the next couple of days itself.
Over the next week, the maximum temperature in Mumbai is predicted to settle at between 28-29°C while the minimum temperature will remain around 24°C. Skies will remain cloudy and overcast, with little to no sunlight.
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