Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Mumbai Faces Rain and Gusty Winds, No IMD Alert
Mumbai had cloudy weather, rain and strong winds on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Weather experts from the India Meteorological Department said more rain and thunderstorms could happen.
Most rain was expected to be light or moderate.
Some places could still get heavier showers for a short time.
Winds could reach speeds of 50 to 60 kilometers per hour in stronger rain.
The IMD did not issue a rain warning for Mumbai this week.
The city has had regular monsoon rain since the start of August.
Rain could cause short traffic problems or waterlogging in some places.
Mumbai’s air was considered clean, with AQI readings of 23 and 34, both in the Good category.
Mumbai experienced overcast skies, rain and gusty winds in separate Tuesday and Wednesday updates.
The IMD forecast intermittent to moderate rain and thundershowers, with isolated moderate-to-heavy spells possible.
Winds were expected at 40–50 kmph, with gusts potentially reaching 50–60 kmph.
The IMD issued no rain alert for Mumbai this week, though waterlogging could temporarily disrupt commuters.
Mumbai’s AQI remained in the ‘Good’ category, with readings of 23 on Tuesday and 34 on Wednesday.
- Who
- Mumbai residents and commuters; forecasts issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD)
- What
- Intermittent rain, thundershowers, cloudy skies and gusty winds are expected across Mumbai and its suburbs.
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday, with light to moderate rain expected to continue through the week.
- Where
- Mumbai, its suburbs and the wider Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
- Why
- Continuing monsoon activity across the region.
- Location
- Mumbai and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region
- Rain forecast
- Intermittent light to moderate rain and thundershowers, with isolated moderate-to-heavy spells possible
- IMD alert
- No rain alert issued for Mumbai this week
- Wind forecast
- 40–50 kmph, with gusts potentially reaching 50–60 kmph
- Temperature
- Reported maximum forecast of around 30–31°C; minimum temperature of 29°C
- Air quality
- AQI readings of 23 on Tuesday and 34 on Wednesday, both classified as Good
- Monsoon conditions
- Several moderate-to-heavy rainfall spells have occurred since the beginning of August
