Mumbai weather: Orange alert issue for Mumbai, heavy rains, thunderstorms likely in parts of Maharashtra

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Mumbai, forecasting thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and moderate rainfall starting Saturday.

Residents in the city were advised to stay cautious and take necessary precautions during these conditions, the weather department said, according to a report by News18.

Apart from Mumbai, its surrounding areas such as Palghar, Thane, and Raigad are also expected to witness a similar weather till Monday.

Parts of Maharashtra are set to witness cloudy weather and increased rainfall between Friday (Sep 26) and Sat (Sep 27), due to a low-pressure system developed over the Bay of Bengal, news agency PTI reported, citing authorities.

The southwest monsoon is not expected to withdraw from the state before October 5, the Maharashtra government’s Directorate General of Information and Public Relations (DGIPR) stated in a statement shared on X on Thursday.

“South Vidarbha and adjoining areas of Marathwada are likely to receive moderate rainfall from the afternoon of September 26. Districts including Gadchiroli, Chandrapur, Yavatmal and Nanded are expected to witness showers, while light rain and overcast conditions may prevail in the remaining parts of Vidarbha and Marathwada,” it said.