IMD Issues Rain Alerts for Mumbai, Himachal, and Jharkhand
After a night of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, Mumbai woke up to lighter showers and calmer skies on Sunday. However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded fresh alerts for multiple regions, including parts of Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, and Jharkhand.
Yellow Alert for Mumbai, Orange for Neighbouring Districts
The weather department issued a yellow alert for Mumbai, warning of isolated heavy showers. Simultaneously, an orange alert was sounded for Thane, Raigad, and Palghar, where very heavy rainfall is expected.
According to civic officials, Mumbai recorded:
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31 mm of rainfall in the island city
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21 mm in eastern suburbs
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20 mm in western suburbs (as of 8 AM Sunday)
Encouragingly, no major waterlogging incidents were reported, offering temporary relief to daily commuters.
Thunderstorm Alerts for Himachal Pradesh
The Shimla Meteorological Centre issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds (40–60 kmph) in Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Solan, and Sirmaur from Sunday to Wednesday.
Further, districts like Una, Bilaspur, and Hamirpur will see similar warnings on Monday and Wednesday.
Southwest Monsoon Expected in Jharkhand (June 17–19)
According to the IMD, the southwest monsoon is likely to reach Jharkhand between June 17 and 19, bringing widespread rainfall.
The department issued:
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A yellow alert for Monday in southwest and central Jharkhand
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An orange alert for June 17–18 forecasting very heavy rainfall
These alerts aim to prepare residents and local authorities for potential disruptions due to the upcoming monsoon.
Tides and Travel Advisory for Mumbai
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) reported the tide forecast for Monday:
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High tide: 3.55 metres at 2:37 AM
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Low tide: 1.06 metres at 8:20 AM
Meanwhile, flights have been diverted to Mumbai due to bad weather in nearby regions, officials said.
Public Safety and Preparedness
The IMD urges citizens to:
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Avoid waterlogged areas
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Stay updated on alerts through official channels
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Limit travel during high tide and peak rain hours
As monsoon advances across India, timely alerts and public awareness are critical to minimizing the impact of severe weather events.