Mumbai Sees Heavy Rainfall: Yellow Alert Issued for Maharashtra
Several parts of Mumbai and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) received moderate to heavy rainfall, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a yellow alert for Maharashtra. The IMD warns of more showers and thunderstorms mid-week due to multiple weather systems converging over the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal.
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Nowcast alerts, issued every three hours, also indicated a yellow alert for coastal Maharashtra throughout Sunday. A green alert has been issued for coastal areas on Monday and Tuesday, while a yellow alert has been placed for Wednesday. The IMD attributed the rainfall activity to multiple weather systems developing simultaneously:
Low-Pressure Area Over Arabian Sea
The low-pressure zone over the northeast and adjoining east-central Arabian Sea moved north-northeastwards and was positioned over the northeast Arabian Sea and surrounding regions at 8.30 am on Sunday. It is expected to continue moving north-northeastwards and weaken within 24 hours starting from 12.30 pm on Sunday.
Cyclonic Circulation
Under the influence of an upper-air cyclonic circulation over the South Myanmar coast and adjoining north Andaman Sea, a new low-pressure area formed over the east-central Bay of Bengal and adjoining Myanmar coast at 5.30 am on Sunday. It persisted in the same region till 8.30 am and is likely to move north-northwestwards along and off the Myanmar–Bangladesh coasts over the next 48 hours.
Circulation Over Bangladesh
The upper-air cyclonic circulation over north Bangladesh and its neighbourhood lay over central parts of Bangladesh at lower atmospheric levels, with an associated trough extending in the lower troposphere.
Fresh Western Disturbance
A new Western Disturbance is likely to influence the western Himalayan region starting November 4, 2025. According to IMD forecasts, these combined systems are expected to bring thunderstorms and lightning to the Konkan region, including Mumbai, on Wednesday, November 5.
Residents are advised to stay updated with the latest weather alerts and take necessary precautions to ensure safety. The IMD continues to monitor these weather systems closely and will provide further updates as the situation evolves.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a yellow alert in the context of weather?
A yellow alert is a weather warning issued by meteorological departments to indicate that there is a significant risk of severe weather conditions, such as heavy rainfall or thunderstorms, which could cause disruption or danger.
What areas are currently under a yellow alert in Maharashtra?
Several parts of coastal Maharashtra, including Mumbai and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), are currently under a yellow alert due to the expected heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.
How long is the yellow alert expected to last?
The yellow alert for coastal Maharashtra is expected to last throughout Sunday, with a green alert for Monday and Tuesday, and another yellow alert for Wednesday.
What weather systems are contributing to the heavy rainfall in Mumbai?
The heavy rainfall in Mumbai is attributed to multiple weather systems, including a low-pressure area over the Arabian Sea, a cyclonic circulation over the South Myanmar coast, a circulation over Bangladesh, and a fresh Western Disturbance expected to influence the western Himalayan region.
What precautions should residents take during the yellow alert?
Residents should stay informed about the latest weather updates, avoid unnecessary travel, secure outdoor items, and keep emergency contacts handy to ensure their safety during the heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.
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