Mumbai usually becomes completely dry after the departure of southwest monsoon. However, despite monsoon bidding adieu, unseasonal light showers were witnessed in parts of Mumbai on Wednesday, November 17.
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rains with strong winds for the next two days after which the rain activities may perish and no rain woes are expected in the city during this period. In fact, these rains may be a slight relief from the overly humid weather Mumbaikars are battling.
o Arabian Sea: Strong winds (speed reaching 40-50 kmph gusting to 60 kmph) very likely over Eastcentral Arabian Sea along & off Maharashtra coast on 17th &18th and over Westcentral & adjoining Eastcentral Arabian Sea on 19th – 21st November, 2021.
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) November 17, 2021
The SkyMet department mentioned that one can expect good rains to be seen over the capital city of Maharashtra today, November 18 and on November 19, ranging between light to moderate. Besides, rainfall activity may extend to later on November 20.
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Mahesh Palawat, Vice president Meteorology and climate Change at SkyMet said that a low pressure area has formed along the coast of Goa and Ratnagiri. This system is prepared when it rains in the surrounding area. Hence, till around November 20, there will be rain in Gujarat, Palghar, Thane, Mumbai and many parts of the state. There may be some good rain in some parts.
On Wednesday, November 17, Mumbai experienced its second warmest morning in 10 years with the nightime temperature touching 26.5 degrees Celsius.
The maximum temperature remains as high as 35.7 degrees Celsius and 34 degrees Celsius in the city. Moreover, Mumbai has seen a significant increase in the minimum temperature as well. On Wednesday, the minimum temperature at IMD’s Colaba observatory recorded was 26 degrees Celsius and IMD’s Santacruz observatory recorded 26 degrees Celsius.
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