Mumbai witnessed light showers on Tuesday evening, offering brief relief from the oppressive heat. Areas like Chembur, Matunga, and Wadala experienced drizzle as temperatures soared earlier in the day. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) recorded a maximum temperature of 33.5°C at Colaba and a sweltering 37.7°C at Santacruz.
In a significant weather update, the IMD has issued yellow and orange alerts for almost the entire state on Wednesday, warning of thunderstorms, lightning, and squalls. Except for Solapur, all districts in Maharashtra are on alert, with 13 districts under an orange warning. These include Satara, Nashik, Pune, Ahilyanagar (formerly Ahmednagar), Beed, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna, Amravati, Akola, Yavatmal, Bhandara, Chandrapur, and Gondia.
Meanwhile, Mumbai, along with Palghar, Thane, and Raigad, falls under the IMD’s yellow alert, cautioning residents about thunderstorms, lightning, and light to moderate rainfall. While a yellow alert signifies moderate to severe weather conditions, an orange alert urges preparedness for potential disruptions.
With unpredictable weather looming, citizens are advised to stay updated and take necessary precautions against sudden storms and downpours.
