IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Mumbai for next 4-5 days; yellow alert issued
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for Mumbai, predicting heavy rainfall in parts of Maharashtra in the next 4-5 days.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on June 24 issued a yellow alert for Mumbai, predicting heavy rainfall in parts of Maharashtra in the next 4-5 days.
The southwest monsoon is likely to reach the city today, as per the weather department.
"Rainfall intensity to gradually increase over parts of Maharashtra during next 4-5 days. Indication of expected severe weather in the next 5 days," said, Regional Meteorological Center, Mumbai, in a tweet.
A yellow warning signifies that residents need to stay updated about the potential severe weather.
Some parts of Mumbai saw rainfall on early Saturday as the southwest monsoon, already delayed by more than a week, is expected to reach the city today, as per India Meteorological Department.
The weather department said on Thursday monsoon is likely to reach Mumbai by June 24, but a formal announcement is yet to be made.
"Conditions are favourable for the monsoon to move further towards Raigad, Thane, Mumbai and Palghar. Monsoon is likely to reach Mumbai by June 24," said IMD Mumbai earlier.
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