Mumbai, June 7 (UNI) A yellow alert has been issued for Mumbai due to expected rain and thunderstorms, the Meteorological Department said on Saturday.



The Regional Meteorological Department attributed the weather to oligocyclonic conditions affecting the region, along with weak southwest monsoon winds.

Mumbai witnessed significant rainfall at several locations on Friday, while other parts of Maharashtra remained under cloudy skies.

Temperatures held steady without much increase, but the combination of humidity and intermittent rain created a muggy and uncomfortable atmosphere for residents.

Meteorologists predict that this pattern will continue through the weekend, with light to moderate rainfall and the possibility of thunderstorms. Since the onset of the monsoon, rainfall has been moderate, with Colaba recording 30 mm and Santa Cruz 47.1 mm over the past six days.

Despite temperatures being slightly below average—32.2°C in Colaba and 31.7°C in Santa Cruz—the high humidity contributed to a warm sensation. Notably, Santa Cruz received 14 mm of rain on Friday, while Colaba remained dry.

Similar weather is forecast for districts including Jalgaon, Nashik, Pune, and Nagpur, where isolated thunderstorms are also anticipated.

This weather pattern extends from Madhya Maharashtra to Coastal Andhra Pradesh, as well as parts of Karnataka and Telangana, where cloudy conditions prevail.

Despite the challenges posed by the monsoon, farmers are reporting success, exemplified by a local grower cultivating Iranian dates organically and earning notable profits.

Rain is expected to continue over the weekend, although thunderstorm activity may decrease if conditions change.

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