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Mumbai Drenched: Orange Alert Signals Heavy Rains
21 Jul
Summary
- Mumbai faces heavy rainfall with an Orange Alert issued by IMD.
- Yellow Alert forecasts rain for Wednesday and Thursday.
- City's air quality remains good, AQI at 24.
Mumbai is experiencing cloudy skies, light drizzle, and gusty winds on Tuesday, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue an Orange Alert for heavy rainfall.
The pleasant weather marks a shift from recent humid conditions, with several parts of the city reporting overcast skies and intermittent showers. The IMD has also placed the city under a Yellow Alert for Wednesday and Thursday, anticipating continued heavy rainfall over the next two days.
Monsoon activity is expected to remain active in Mumbai and neighboring districts, with light to moderate rainfall continuing beyond Tuesday. However, the intensity is anticipated to be less than earlier spells.
Concurrently, Mumbai's air quality has remained stable in the 'Good' category, registering an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 24. This indicates minimal impact on public health following recent rainfall.
