September too started on the similar note wherein the entertainment capital has recorded on and off light rain, with only one or two moderate spells.
However, it seems that the long wait for heavy rains has finally come to an end. Skymet Weather predicts that intensity of rains is all set to increase significantly from September 15.
This intensification in the rain activity can be attributed to the low pressure area which is presently prevailing over Andhra Pradesh. The system will gradually move westwards towards the central parts of the country by September 15.
As the system nears Mumbai, we can expect some moderate to heavy Monsoon rains to commence over the state capital, which are likely to continue for 3-4 days. We can also expect some very heavy to extremely heavy rains also during this period.
The famous three-digit rainfall which has been missing for quite a long time now will also make an appearance.
As the weather models are indicating, chances are quite high that Mumbai will be able to surpass its monthly average rainfall by the coming weekend. So far, Mumbai has recorded 69 mm of rain against the monthly mean of 312.3 mm.
At present, weather over the city is humid and warm, with day maximums settling around 31°C. With rains in offing, we expect pleasant weather conditions to prevail September 15 onward.
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