Mumbai weather: IMD issues yellow alert for rain, neighbouring districts under orange alert

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday has predicted rainfall at isolated places in Mumbai and the surrounding districts. The weather department issued a 'yellow' alert for the city, forecasting heavy showers at isolated parts, and an 'orange' alert for neighbouring Thane, Raigad and Palghar districts, which are expected to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall.

Parts of Mumbai received heavy showers overnight along with thunderstorms and lightning. The rains reduced by morning, with only light showers, and no major waterlogging was reported.

In the 24-hour period ending at 8 am on Sunday, the city received 31 mm rainfall, while the eastern and western suburbs recorded 21 mm and 20 mm rainfall, respectively, as per the civic officials.


A high tide of 4.27 metres is expected at 2.52 pm on Sunday and a low tide of 1.91 metres at 8.55 pm.

On Monday, there is forecast of a high tide of 3.55 metres at 2.37 am and a low tide of 1.06 metres at 8.20 am, the officials said.