Rain Coming Soon to Mumbai? Here's What the IMD Forecast Says

Mumbai residents eagerly await a respite from the scorching heat, and the latest weather forecasts suggest rain may be on the horizon for the city. According to predictions from both weather bloggers and the India Meteorological Department (IMD), various parts of Maharashtra, including Mumbai, could experience showers over the next few days.

Predictions from Weather Influencers

Mumbai Weather, a local weather blogger, shared that several regions in Maharashtra will receive pre-monsoon rains starting from Thursday.

"From today onwards next few days many parts of Maharashtra will get pre monsoon rains and thunderstorms. Heaviest thunderstorms will be over Madhya Maharashtra, Ghats and South Konkan," the post on X (formerly Twitter) read.

Mumbai Rains, another weather influencer, forecast rain specifically for Mumbai this weekend.

"Good news, Mumbaikars. Conditions now look more favourable over Mumbai & Maharashtra coast for moderate rains," Mumbai Rains posted on X.

The influencer also indicated that South Mumbai is expected to receive more rain than the suburbs:

"South & eastern parts of MMR will get more rain than the rest of MMR. Mumbai Coast is also more likely to get rains."

IMD's Official Forecast

The IMD's latest prediction mentions a cyclonic circulation over the northeast Arabian Sea and the Gujarat coast, which could lead to light to moderate rain or thundershowers at isolated places in Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada districts.

However, for Mumbai specifically, the IMD forecast suggests:

• Partly Cloudy Sky: The sky will be partly cloudy in the morning and mainly clear by afternoon.

• Temperature Range: Maximum temperatures will be around 34°C, and minimum temperatures around 27°C.

Heatwave Impact:The IMD also predicted that there would be "no large change" in the maximum temperature over Maharashtra during the next 24 hours. A gradual rise of 2-3°C is expected over the interior regions of Maharashtra in the next three days.

Conclusion

While the IMD predicts partly cloudy skies for Mumbai, local weather bloggers suggest that the city might receive some moderate rain showers over the weekend. With a potential mix of pre-monsoon rains and rising temperatures, Mumbaikars can hope for some relaxation from the heat.