After a dry spell of over a month, Mumbai is finally receiving some good rain. The city recorded 207 mm of rain on Wednesday, which is close to the five-year high of 215 mm recorded - in a span of 24 hours - in 2013.
Rain in Mumbai was mainly observed during the first half of the day. In a span of three hours, from 8.30 am to 11.30 am on Wednesday, Mumbai recorded 104 mm of heavy rain. And from 11.30 am to 2.00 pm it was 50 mm, reducing thereafter.
Notably, the adjoining areas which usually see heavy rain at the time Mumbai receives Monsoon showers are observing a sharp decline. Ratnagiri experienced a meager 18 mm of rain in the last 24 hours.
Konkan and Goa, known for heavy rain is also not witnessing any major activity at the moment. It is only Mumbai that is experiencing some good showers. The orography seems to be playing a significant role in accentuating this kind of a weather activity.
Meanwhile, intermittent light to moderate showers will continue in Mumbai for the next 48 hours.
July is the rainiest month for the city, with an average rainfall of 800 mm. There are about 23 rainy days during the month and maximums settle around 30 degrees Celsius. Minimums too settle in the lower twenties.
