
IMD forecast: Moderate to heavy rains in Mumbai
Mumbai is already experiencing rainfall and cool temperatures.
Today, the minimum and maximum temperatures are expected to be around 27 degrees Celsius and 29 degrees Celsius, respectively.
Humidity is expected to be around 81 per cent and the wind speed is expected steadily at 29 km/hr.
In Maharashtra, rainfall intensity remains strong in the Konkan and Ghat areas, leading to an orange alert being issued for these regions, while a yellow alert has been issued in Nashik and Madhya Maharashtra.
According to the IMD, intense rainfall is likely to occur, and it will be accompanied by squally/gusty winds at isolated places over Konkan, Marathwada, and Madhya Maharashtra.
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