Mumbai to see thundershowers as IMD issues orange alert for parts of Maharashtra

Mumbaikars can expect some relief from the scorching heat as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast thundershowers and a light thunderstorm for Tuesday and Wednesday. The department has also issued an orange alert for several parts of Maharashtra for Wednesday.

On Tuesday, Mumbai recorded a maximum temperature of 33-34 degrees Celsius.

IMD Mumbai director Shubhangi Bhute told PTI, "There will be a slight drop in the temperature. Thundershowers are likely towards Tuesday evening, and thunderstorms on Wednesday accompanied by gusty winds in the suburbs can bring relief for Mumbaikars."


Humidity levels remained high, crossing 80 per cent on Tuesday, she added.

Explaining the impact of wind direction, Bhute said, "Humidity depends on the wind direction. If the winds are northerly or easterly, they sustain all pollution, along with moisture and dust particles, which is smog, and it causes visibility to drop. The city was enveloped in smog this morning."

With the possibility of thunderstorms and strong winds, residents are advised to stay updated on weather alerts and take necessary precautions.