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Mumbai on Yellow Rain Watch as Monsoon Persists

Forecasters are monitoring a Bay of Bengal disturbance that may bring heavier Konkan rainfall around September 2–3.

Overview

  • IMD kept Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai on a yellow watch today with generally cloudy skies and moderate spells of rain.
  • IMD signaled stronger midweek activity, placing yellow alerts for Mumbai and Thane and orange alerts for Palghar and Raigad for September 3–4.
  • A developing low-pressure area over the north Bay of Bengal could strengthen and enhance rainfall across Konkan and central Maharashtra early this week, according to meteorologists.
  • High tides of 3.08 m at 4.05 pm today and 3.12 m at 5.45 am Monday raise localized waterlogging risk, with fishermen advised to avoid rough seas.
  • BMC reported reservoirs at 96.27% capacity as of August 31, after light 24-hour rainfall of 4.73 mm in the island city, 3.70 mm in the east and 4.37 mm in the west.