Since the last 4 to 5 days Mumbai and suburbs have been receiving on and off rain and thundershower activities. During the last 24 hours, Santacruz observatory recorded 19 mm and Colaba 20 mm of rain. Nearby areas such as Dahanu recorded 34 mm, Thane Belapur 48 mm, Pune 19 mm, and Nasik recorded 10 mm of rain.
The cyclonic circulation is persisting over Gujarat and an east-west shear zone is still running along latitude 19 degrees north around Mumbai. Moisture carrying winds from the Arabian Sea will continue to blow over the Maharashtra coast including Mumbai.
The weather parameters will ensure that Mumbai and suburbs will continue to get light to moderate showers for at least the next 8 to 10 days. Rain activities over Mumbai and suburbs may increase around August 20. Between August 20 and 22nd, Mumbai and suburbs may experience few moderate to heavy spells. During the same duration, the chances of severe waterlogging are very less. The remaining days of August are going to be pleasant and comfortable for Mumbaikars.
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