After a week-long dry spell, Mumbai woke up to light to moderate rainfall on Thursday, bringing relief from the humid weather. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast a cloudy sky with possible thundershowers in parts of the city. A nowcast warning at 7 AM predicted isolated light rain in Mumbai and Thane over the next few hours, urging residents to stay cautious.
Mumbai’s rain deficit persists
Despite the showers, Mumbai’s rainfall deficit persists, with Santacruz recording 0 mm and Colaba 1.2 mm in the past 24 hours. The city faces a seasonal shortfall of 219 mm (Santacruz) and 425 mm (Colaba). However, moderate rain is expected in Maharashtra’s Konkan, Marathwada, and Madhya regions till August 9 due to cyclonic circulations.
Meanwhile, Mumbai’s water reservoirs are at 89.18% capacity, with Tansa and Modak Sagar nearly full. High tides (3.97 m at 11:08 AM) may cause waterlogging in low-lying areas, prompting alerts for commuters. While Raigad and Ratnagiri are under a yellow alert, Mumbai may see light rain in the coming days.
