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Thane-Navi Mumbai Rocked by Fierce Dust Storm, Then Rain!
10 May
Summary
- Dust storm hit Thane and Navi Mumbai with high winds and low visibility.
- Videos showed dark conditions, intense winds, and slowed traffic.
- Heavy rainfall followed the dust storm in Panvel by evening.
On Saturday evening, a significant dust storm swept through the Thane and Navi Mumbai areas, impacting cities including Dombivli, Ulwe, and Panvel. Residents documented the event through videos showcasing intense wind activity, heavy dust clouds, and drastically reduced visibility on roads, leading to considerable disruptions in traffic flow. These conditions created sudden, near-darkness-like atmospheres in some localities.
Later in the evening, around 5:15 PM, the weather took another turn as Panvel experienced heavy rainfall. This dramatic shift in weather occurred while the Regional Meteorological Centre had previously issued a yellow alert for hot and humid conditions expected to persist until May 10 in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, and Raigad. Forecasts indicated maximum temperatures reaching up to 40°C in Thane and 37°C in Navi Mumbai.
Further updates indicated that heavy thunderstorms were anticipated across Thane, Kalyan, and Bhiwandi within the subsequent hour, with isolated parts of Navi Mumbai expected to receive rainfall shortly. These advisories highlighted the continued unstable weather patterns affecting the broader Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
