IMD predicts cloudy sky with light rain or thundershowers

Amidst light downpour across the city, on Tuesday, June 1, the citizens of Mumbai woke up to a partly cloudy sky.

Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in its 24-hour forecast had earlier predicted the possibility of light rain or thundershowers. Moreover, KS Hosalikar, head SID, Climate Research & Services, IMD Pune, said a severe weather warning has been sounded for the coming five days in Maharashtra.

Severe weather warnings issued by IMD today for coming 5 days in Maharashtra.Thunderstorms associated with lightning, light to mod rains & gusty winds at isol places in the districts as shown below.
Use of Damini App is highly recommended in view of TS 🌩🌩 lightning expected.
TC pic.twitter.com/RQPfQbxG3U

— K S Hosalikar (@Hosalikar_KS) May 31, 2021

However, earlier on May 30, the IMD had informed that the arrival of monsoons is likely to face a delay by two days, and will make an onset over Kerala by June 3.

According to reports, speaking about the same, IMD Director General M Mohapatra stated that there is cyclonic circulation along the Karnataka coast which is hindering the progress of the southwest monsoon. "The southwesterly winds could strengthen further gradually from 1 June, resulting in likely enhancement in rainfall activity over Kerala. Hence the monsoon onset over Kerala is likely to take place around 3 June," he informed.

Moreover, as a result of the strengthening of lower-level southwesterly winds, fairly widespread rainfall activity with isolated heavy falls are very likely over northeastern states during the next five days.

Furthermore, the Meteorological Department had earlier predicted a good start to the rains in June. It further added that if the water level is in good condition by June 30, the people of Mumbai will not face a water shortage. However, if the water level in the lake does not rise satisfactorily despite the rains, citizens living across the city may have to face water cuts.

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