Heavy rain continues to grip various parts of India, bringing disruption and relief in equal measure. Mumbai woke up to heavy downpours on Friday morning, adding to the wet spells that have been impacting the city for the past few days. Traffic snarls and waterlogging have become commonplace as the city navigates the deluge. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an ‘orange’ alert for Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal, predicting heavy rainfall for September 27. Dhule, Nandurbar, and Nasik districts in Maharashtra are also on orange alert today, while several other regions are under a yellow alert. The Regional Meteorological Centre Mumbai predicts that the city and its suburbs will experience generally cloudy skies with moderate rain or thundershowers. The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to be around 31 degrees Celsius and 25 degrees Celsius respectively. At 12:00 noon today, Mumbai recorded a temperature of 28.9 degrees Celsius with 7 percent humidity.
Meanwhile, the national capital, Delhi, is expected to witness light rainfall throughout the day. At 12:00 noon today, Delhi registered a temperature of 28.8 degrees Celsius with 76 percent humidity. The weather department predicts wet spells in the city today and tomorrow.
The IMD’s latest weather bulletin has also issued a warning for Northwest India, predicting isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall over Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and East Uttar Pradesh on September 27. On September 28, isolated heavy rainfall is very likely in Uttarakhand.
Heavy rains lashed the Jammu region on Friday, bringing a welcome respite from the heat and bringing the temperature down in the Valley. The IMD predicts light rain at isolated places in the Valley throughout the day.
The heavy rains across India highlight the changing weather patterns and the need for preparedness during the monsoon season. As the rain continues, residents are advised to stay updated on the latest weather forecasts and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety.
