Mumbai, Sep 30 (UNI) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) withdrew its orange alert for Mumbai and surrounding districts and scaled it down to a green alert for today, signalling a return to calmer weather.
As of today, almost all districts in Maharashtra have been placed under a green alert, indicating no major weather threat.
Since last two days of relentless showers over the weekend, Mumbai woke up to bright skies and breezy conditions this morning, offering much-needed respite from the downpour that had disrupted life across the city.
According to the latest forecast, Mumbai is expected to see mostly sunny skies with occasional bouts of scattered or light rainfall in isolated areas. Daytime temperatures are likely to reach around 31 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature will stay close to 25 degrees Celsius. Breezy winds are expected to persist, keeping conditions relatively pleasant despite the dampness in the air.
While some pockets witnessed heavy overnight showers, others reported only a mild drizzle, leaving roads damp but without major disruptions.
Palghar is forecast to receive moderate rainfall in rural stretches, while other regions may experience only intermittent drizzle.
Further down the Konkan belt, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg districts are also expected to see reduced rainfall. Light to moderate showers are likely in Raigad’s ghat sections, while Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg may see light spells accompanied by gusty winds through the day.
The two days of relentless rains have already pushed Mumbai’s seasonal rainfall to 15 percent above the annual average.
The Colaba observatory in particular has reported its wettest September since 2019, with 586 mm of rainfall recorded up to September 29.
In comparison, Colaba logged 443 mm in September 2024, 557 mm in 2023, 481 mm in 2022, 496 mm in 2021, and 320 mm in 2020. The heaviest September rainfall in recent memory was in 2019, when 856 mm was recorded.
BMC’s rainfall data for the 24 hours between Sunday 8 am and Monday 8 am showed the highest showers in the northern suburbs, including Dahisar (142 mm), Borivali (141 mm), Magathane (139 mm), Powai (121 mm), and Mulund (120 mm). Colaba recorded 111 mm during the same period, while Byculla saw 116 mm.
