Pune and surrounding areas are experiencing an unusually intense cold wave, with temperatures lower than popular hill stations like Mahabaleshwar and Lonavala. This rare phenomenon is linked to Cyclone Fengal forming in the Bay of Bengal, indirectly impacting Maharashtra with significantly reduced humidity and colder temperatures.
Mumbai experienced heavy rainfall on Tuesday, prompting the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a yellow alert for the city. The downpours are expected to continue throughout the day, with wind speeds reaching up to 45-55 mph. Other parts of Maharashtra, including Thane, Nandurbarh, and Nasik, are also under a yellow alert.
Mumbai experienced heavy rainfall on July 12th, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing yellow and orange alerts for various regions in Maharashtra. The IMD forecasts moderate to heavy rain in Mumbai and suburbs, with the possibility of very heavy rainfall in isolated areas. The alerts extend to the Konkan region and Madhya Maharashtra, with warnings of heavy precipitation and potential flight delays.
Heavy rainfall in Mumbai led to significant disruptions in air and train services on Monday. IndiGo airlines announced delays and cancellations due to air traffic congestion, while the Central Railway faced service interruptions due to waterlogging on tracks. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast continued heavy rainfall in the region for the next few days.
