IMD Issues Heavy Rainfall Warning for Mumbai and Pune: Detailed Weather Update For Maharashtra
Weather Report: Heavy Rains Lash Maharashtra,Week-long Downpour Predicted Across State"
21th July 2024 – The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for more rainfall in Maharashtra , Mumbai and Pune over the next six days. Here’s a detailed day-wise weather forecast.
Day-wise Weather Forecast for Mumbai and Pune
Pune Weather Forecast:
- 21-Jul: 23.0°C – 29.0°C, Generally cloudy sky with heavy rain
- 22-Jul: 22.0°C – 29.0°C, Generally cloudy sky with heavy rain
- 23-Jul: 23.0°C – 29.0°C, Generally cloudy sky with heavy rain
- 24-Jul: 22.0°C – 28.0°C, Generally cloudy sky with heavy rain
- 25-Jul: 22.0°C – 28.0°C, Rain
- 26-Jul: 22.0°C – 28.0°C, Rain
Mumbai Weather Forecast:
- 21-Jul: 24.0°C – 29.0°C, Generally cloudy sky with heavy rain
- 22-Jul: 24.0°C – 29.0°C, Generally cloudy sky with moderate rain
- 23-Jul: 24.0°C – 28.0°C, Generally cloudy sky with moderate rain
- 24-Jul: 23.0°C – 28.0°C, Generally cloudy sky with moderate rain
- 25-Jul: 23.0°C – 28.0°C, Rain
- 26-Jul: 23.0°C – 28.0°C, Rain
Alerts and Forecast for Vidarbha Region
The IMD has also predicted heavy rainfall with the possibility of extremely heavy showers in Nagpur and other districts of the Vidarbha region over the next two days. A red alert has been issued for Chandrapur, and an orange alert for Nagpur, Amravati, and Wardha districts. Nagpur, which has been experiencing heavy showers since Friday, recorded 90.6 mm of rainfall at the Nagpur airport observatory in the 24-hour period ending at 8:30 AM on Saturday.
Heavy Rain Causes Waterlogging and Traffic Diversions in Mumbai
Mumbai and its suburbs experienced intermittent heavy rainfall on Saturday, leading to waterlogging in several areas. Despite this, local train services remained unaffected, as confirmed by Western Railway and Central Railway updates.
Key Areas Affected by Waterlogging and Traffic Diversions:
- Kurla: Traffic near Sheetal Cinema and Kale Marg was diverted due to water accumulation.
- Goregaon East: Traffic on the Aarey route was redirected via Seepz-Marol Maroshi-JVLR.
- Andheri: The subway was temporarily closed to vehicles, with traffic rerouted to S V Road.
According to the IMD, Mumbai received 91 mm of rainfall in the 24-hour period ending at 8 AM on Saturday, with the eastern and western suburbs recording 87 mm and 93 mm, respectively. The IMD predicts moderate to heavy rainfall for Mumbai and Pune in the coming days.
Stay updated with the latest weather forecasts and prepare for heavy rainfall in the coming days.
