Moderate to heavy rains to continue over Mumbai and suburbs until August 15

During the last 24 hours, Santacruz observatory in Mumbai recorded 42 mm and Colaba 18 mm of rain. During the last 24 hours, Dahanu recorded 90 mm and Mahabaleshwar recorded 135 mm rain. Many suburbs of Mumbai have recorded heavy downpour leading to waterlogging in low lying areas.

Monsoon has become active over Gujarat and Maharashtra coast including Mumbai and suburbs. Moderate to strong westerly and Southwesterly winds are feeding moisture from the Arabian Sea. There are good chances of moderate to heavy rains to continue over Mumbai and suburbs as well as many parts of Konkan and Goa until August 15. Ghat areas will also receive decent rainfall.

There are chances of water logging in low lying areas. There will be short breaks in between the rain activities which will allow the water to flow away. Therefore, the chances of severe waterlogging and flash floods are less. Weather will remain pleasant during the next 4 to 5 days for Mumbai and suburbs. Rain activities over Mumbai and suburbs will start decreasing after August 15, isolated pockets may get intense short spells of rain and thundershowers.

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