Mumbai and Thane Weather Forecast: Thunderstorms Expected on September 18
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted light to moderate rains in Mumbai until the weekend. While the city is unlikely to experience heavy rain this week, Mumbai and Thane are likely to witness thundershowers on Wednesday, September 18, bringing some respite to the residents. According to the weather bureau, Mumbai will continue to receive light showers between Tuesday, September 17, and Friday, September 20, amid no active rain systems.
Over the past few days, Mumbai has been experiencing intermittent spells of light showers. Data from the weather bureau shows that between Sunday (September 15) and Monday morning (September 15), the Santacruz observatory recorded 30 mm of rain, while the Colaba coastal observatory recorded 19 mm of rainfall. The BMC’s automatic weather station recorded the maximum showers in the western suburbs with an average of 27 mm of rainfall. In the island city division, 26 mm of average rain was received, while the eastern suburbs received 21 mm of rainfall.
IMD’s Five-Day Forecast
– **September 18**: The weather is expected to feature rain or thundershowers, which will likely occur towards the evening or night.
– **September 19**: The sky will be generally cloudy with light rain or drizzle throughout the day.
– **September 20**: The weather will be generally cloudy with light rain.
– **September 21**: Rain is expected throughout the day.
– **September 22**: The forecast predicts rain for the entire day.
This Month’s Rainfall Data
September has been the driest monsoon month in the city, with an average of 359 mm of rain recorded. So far, Mumbai’s Santacruz station has received 165 mm of rain in September, while overall Mumbai has recorded 2,597 mm of rain since the onset of the monsoon in June. On average, Mumbai’s Santacruz station receives 2,319 mm of rain in the four-month monsoon period, while the Colaba station registers 2,095 mm of rain.
Lake Levels
The total stock of the seven lakes supplying water to Mumbai soared to 98.64 per cent—equivalent to 14.47 lakh million litres—on Tuesday morning, September 17, as of 6 am. Last year, on the same day, the lake levels reached 97.12 per cent, while in 2022, the water stock had reached 97.97 per cent.
In conclusion, Mumbai and Thane can expect thundershowers on September 18, providing relief from the dry spell the region has been experiencing. Residents should stay prepared for the upcoming rainy days as per the IMD’s forecast.
