Why Do Some Mumbai Suburban Areas Experience Unseasonal Rain?

Several pockets in Mumbai's western suburbs, including Andheri, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra, and Borivali, experienced moderate to heavy rainfall on Tuesday night.

Cloudy weather had been present over Mumbai since Tuesday afternoon. The rainfall intensified in the late evening due to a trough that formed in the Arabian Sea, stretching between Maharashtra and Gujarat.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light to moderate rainfall for Marathwada and western Maharashtra districts. Along with Mumbai, Konkan districts like Raigad and Ratnagiri may also receive showers.

Meteorological Phenomenon Behind Mumbai Rains

According to the IMD, this unseasonal rainfall is caused by a low pressure system that develops in the Arabian Sea. This meteorological phenomenon acts as a catalyst, drawing moisture-laden air from surrounding areas. As this air rises, it cools, leading to cloud formation and subsequent precipitation, causing unexpected rain in the city in the middle of winter.

Cold Wave Sweeps North India

Meanwhile, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and some other parts of North India are facing a bone-chilling winter.

According to the IMD, Delhi experienced its coldest day this winter on Tuesday, with the minimum temperature dipping to 5.3 degrees Celsius.

Simultaneously, the mercury plummeted in Uttar Pradesh, with minimum temperatures in Kanpur and Agra falling below -1.1 and 1.0 degrees Celsius, respectively.

In the national capital, people are taking refuge in government-run night shelters, while in Uttar Pradesh, homeless people are using bonfires to stay warm.