More rain in store for Mumbai during the next two days

July 18, 2012 5:43 PM | Skymet Weather Team

New Delhi, Wednesday, 18 July, Mumbai received 57 mm of rain in the last twenty four hours and more rain is expected over the commercial capital in the next 48 hours.

Santacruz in Mumbai received 57 mm of rain on Tuesday and again on Wednesday it got 15 mm of rain since morning and rainfall is predicted to intensify through the night.

Vikhroli received 28 mm of rain, while Colaba got 17 mm of rain during the period from Tuesday 8:30 am to Wednesday 8:30 am.

Mumbai city may witness flooded and water logged streets that can create difficulties for city dwellers.

Looking at the prospect of heavy rain and a possible tide, fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea.

Rainfall is likely to increase in Mumbai as the off shore trough is becoming more active. The off shore trough along the west coast is extended from Konkan coast to Kerala coast.

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