Mumbai Weather: IMD Issues Yellow Alert For City And Surrounding Districts, Warns Of Hot And Humid Conditions
· Free Press Journal
Mumbai: The India Meteorological Department on Sunday issued a yellow alert for Mumbai and its surrounding districts of Thane, Palghar and Raigad, warning of hot and humid conditions in isolated pockets. The yellow alert has been issued for Sunday and Monday.
A yellow alert requires authorities to “be updated” about an evolving weather situation.
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Clear skies predicted
The IMD has forecast clear skies in Mumbai on Sunday and Monday, with the maximum and minimum temperatures expected to be around 36 degrees Celsius and 26 degrees Celsius respectively.
Mumbai Weather Update: IMD Issues Yellow Alert As Temperatures Cross 37°C, Hot And Humid Conditions To Continue; City's AQI DeterioratesMost districts in Maharashtra are expected to see dry weather through the week, the IMD said.
On Saturday, however, thunderstorms were reported at isolated places in south Konkan, Goa and south-central Maharashtra.
Monsoon deficit
Maharashtra recorded a below-normal monsoon this year, with an overall deficit of 19% from June to September. The state received 804.4 mm of rain, as against the average of 994.5 mm.
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