Maharashtra Weather Update: IMD Red Alert For Pune & Satara; Mumbai On Yellow Alert Today, Orange Tomorrow

On the first day of August, Mumbai experienced sweltering heat with high humidity causing considerable discomfort. However, as evening approached, the weather took a turn with light rain falling in a few isolated areas. Today, the financial capital is expected to see temperatures ranging from 26 degrees Celsius to 30 degrees Celsius under a cloudy sky with heavy rain.

The India Meteorological Department's (IMD) Yellow Alert for August 3 and Orange Alert for August 4. There are no weather warnings for August 5 and 6.

A report from Skymet released on Friday indicates that heavy rains are anticipated for Mumbai on Sunday, August 4. The monsoon showers over the next two days will generally be light to moderate, but the intensity and coverage are expected to increase on Sunday, with heavy weather activity anticipated in the evening and night. As the new week begins on Monday, conditions are expected to improve as the day progresses, providing some relief for office-goers.

Mumbai Weather Forecast

August 4: Temperatures are expected to range from a minimum of 25 degrees Celsius to a maximum of 30 degrees Celsius. The city will experience a generally cloudy sky with moderate rainfall throughout the day.

August 5: Temperatures will range between 25 degrees Celsius and 29 degrees Celsius. The weather is forecasted to be generally cloudy with light rain.

August 6: The temperature is anticipated to be between 26 degrees Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius. Mumbai will see a generally cloudy sky with light rain.

August 7: Temperatures will vary from 26 degrees Celsius to 31 degrees Celsius. The day is expected to be partly cloudy, with a possibility of rain or thunderstorms.

August 8: The temperature will range from 26 degrees Celsius to 31 degrees Celsius. The sky will be partly cloudy with a chance of rain or thunderstorms.

IMD Issues Alerts Across Maharashtra

I. Red Alert Issued

The IMD has issued a red alert in Pune and Satara for extremely heavy rainfall at isolated locations in the ghat areas and moderate rain is expected in the plains.

II. Orange Alert Issued

1. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is predicted at a few places in Raigad and Ratnagiri.
2. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is anticipated at isolated locations in Sindhudurg.

III. Yellow Alert Issued

1. Heavy rainfall is expected at isolated places in Palghar.
2. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecasted at isolated locations in Thane.
3. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, light to moderate rainfall, and gusty winds (30-40 km/h) are expected at isolated locations in Dhule, Nandurbar, Jalgaon, Ahmednagar, Aurangabad, Jalna, and Beed.
4. Heavy rainfall is anticipated at isolated places in the ghat areas, with light to moderate rainfall in the plains of Jalgaon, Nasik, and Kolhapur.
5. Thunderstorms with lightning, heavy rainfall, and gusty winds (40-50 km/h) are expected at isolated places in Parbhani, Hingoli, and Nanded.
6. Thunderstorms with lightning are forecasted at isolated places in Akola, Amravati, Buldhana, Gadchiroli, Nagpur, Wardha, Washim, and Yavatmal.
7. Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms with lightning are expected at isolated places in Bhandara, Chandrapur, and Gondia.

Mumbai's Rainfall Report

Mumbai has experienced an unusual lull in its typical monsoon rains over the past week. The city has recorded only minimal rainfall during this period, with single-digit millimetre amounts and very brief, light showers. In total, only 54 millimetres of rainfall has been recorded in the last seven days, which is notably small compared to Mumbai's usual monsoon figures.

This follows a significant deluge in July, which saw 1,703.7 millimetres of rain- the second highest on record. The first half of the monsoon season has seen a surplus of 53 per cent in rainfall. For August, the average expected rainfall is 585.2 millimetres, with September's norm being slightly lower at 341.4 millimetres.

Upcoming Weather Patterns

The anticipated heavy rains in Mumbai are expected to result from the movement of a low-pressure area across Madhya Pradesh and North Madhya Maharashtra. Currently, this low-pressure system is located over Jharkhand and Gangetic West Bengal, supported by an organised cyclonic circulation aligned along an east-west axis through Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.

The system is forecasted to move westward and position itself over east and central Madhya Pradesh by tomorrow. As it continues its westward progression, it is expected to affect Southwest Madhya Pradesh and North Madhya Maharashtra on August 4. This shift in the monsoon system is likely to enhance the monsoon surge along the Konkan Coast.

The surge of monsoon westerlies from the Arabian Sea will impact the Konkan Coast directly. Mumbai is anticipated to experience adverse weather conditions starting late in the afternoon, with significant rainfall expected to continue for approximately 24 hours. A marked improvement in weather conditions is forecasted for the following day, with clearer skies expected by the afternoon.