IMD warns of heavy rainfall in Maharashtra, Gujarat due to cyclonic circulation. Check Mumbai's 7-day weather forecast

A cyclonic circulation over north Gujarat at lower and middle tropospheric levels is causing significant weather changes, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The forecast includes heavy rainfall in parts of Gujarat and Maharashtra, including Mumbai. The IMD predicts widespread light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning over Konkan & Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, Kerala & Mahe, Lakshadweep, Karnataka, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, and Chhattisgarh. Additionally, there will be scattered light to moderate rainfall over Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam, Telangana, Marathwada, and Rayalaseema. Isolated rainfall is expected in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal over the next five days.

Heavy Rainfall Alerts

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in Konkan & Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, Gujarat, Kerala & Mahe, and Coastal & South Interior Karnataka over the next five days, according to IMD. Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, and Chhattisgarh will also experience heavy rainfall from July 14-17. Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal will have heavy rain on July 15 and 16. Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam will see heavy rain from July 14-15, and Marathwada from July 14-16. Extremely heavy rainfall is expected in Konkan & Goa, the ghat areas of Madhya Maharashtra from July 13-16, Coastal Karnataka and South Interior Karnataka on July 14-15, and Gujarat Region on July 14 and 16. Saurashtra & Kutch will have heavy rains on July 16-17.

Mumbai weather update

Mumbai experienced heavy rainfall between Saturday night and Sunday, causing severe waterlogging in various parts of the city. The Andheri Subway and areas near Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport were particularly affected. The downpour also led to major traffic jams on the Western Express Highway. Mumbai's civic authorities had earlier advised residents to avoid going out unless necessary, as the IMD issued an orange alert predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall.

Seven-Day Weather Forecast for Mumbai

July 14 -Generally cloudy with heavy rain
July 15 - Generally cloudy with heavy rain
July 16 - Generally cloudy with heavy rain
July 17 - Generally cloudy with heavy rain
July 18 - Rain
July 19 - Rain

Situation in Valsad, Gujarat

Heavy rains in Valsad on Saturday increased the water level in Madhuban Dam, as reported by the Disaster Management Authority. Many low-lying areas were inundated, and the national highway was flooded. Disaster management teams were deployed to drain water from affected areas. In response to rising water levels, authorities released 10,000 cusecs of water from the dam in the morning and 50,000 cusecs in the evening. This led to the closure of 48 streets across the district.