Mumbai has been going through some weird weather lately. It’s like the sky just can’t make up its mind. Last week, the city was hit with some pre-monsoon showers. And let me tell you, it wasn’t just a light drizzle. Nope, we’re talking heavy rains that started on Saturday night and kept going strong all through Sunday.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has been keeping a close eye on the situation. They’re saying that Mumbai might get an early taste of the monsoon this year. In fact, they’re predicting that the city will start seeing those seasonal rains within the next three days. The IMD is pretty confident that the southwest monsoon is about to make its grand entrance in Mumbai real soon.
Now, let’s take a trip down memory lane and look at some of the times when Mumbai got an early monsoon surprise. Back in 1956, the monsoon decided to show up early on May 29. Fast forward to 1962, and boom, there it is again on the same date. Then, in 1971, May 29 was the lucky day for early monsoon showers in the city. In 1990, Mumbai got an early monsoon treat on May 31. And let’s not forget 2006 when, you guessed it, May 31 was the chosen date for the early arrival of the monsoon.
But wait, there’s more! The southwest monsoon is making moves in other parts of the country too. It’s already made its grand entrance in the west central and east central Arabian Sea, parts of Karnataka, the entire state of Goa, and some parts of Maharashtra. The monsoon is like that guest who shows up uninvited but you’re kind of glad they did.
The IMD is feeling pretty positive about the monsoon’s journey ahead. They’re saying that more parts of Maharashtra, including Mumbai, are about to get showered with some monsoon love. And it’s not just Maharashtra, places like Bengaluru, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and the Northeast are all on the monsoon’s guest list.
So, what’s the weather forecast looking like for the next few days? Well, the IMD is predicting moderate to heavy rainfall in places like Palghar, Thane, Mumbai, Raigad, and other districts of Maharashtra between May 25 and May 29. And hey, don’t be surprised if you hear some thunder rumbling in the distance. Lightning and gusty winds might just decide to join the party at some isolated spots.
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And that’s a wrap on the latest weather update for Mumbai. Keep those umbrellas handy, folks, looks like we’re in for a rainy ride!
