Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Mumbai Sees Light Rain and Gusty Winds During Ganeshotsav
Mumbai had cloudy weather, light rain and strong winds on Wednesday.
Weather officials said more light to moderate rain and thunderstorms could occur.
Some places might receive heavier rain for short periods.
Wind speeds could reach 40–50 kmph, with stronger gusts possible.
The maximum temperature is expected to be about 32°C.
The morning minimum temperature was 26°C.
No rain alert has been issued for Mumbai this week.
People continued Ganeshotsav celebrations despite the weather.
Mumbai’s air quality was good, with an AQI reading of 39.
Mumbai and its suburbs experienced overcast skies, light rain and gusty winds on Wednesday.
The India Meteorological Department forecast light to moderate rain and thundershowers, with isolated heavier spells possible.
Winds may reach 40–50 kmph, with gusts of 50–60 kmph during intense rainfall.
No rain alert has been issued for Mumbai this week amid Ganeshotsav celebrations.
Mumbai’s air quality remained in the ‘Good’ category, with an overall AQI of 39.
- Who
- Residents, commuters and Ganeshotsav devotees in Mumbai and its suburbs were affected by the weather.
- What
- Overcast skies, light rain, possible heavier showers and gusty winds affected the city, while the IMD issued no rain alert.
- When
- Wednesday; no specific calendar date was provided.
- Where
- Mumbai, its adjoining suburbs and parts of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
- Why
- The conditions were caused by continuing monsoon activity across the city and its suburbs.
- Rain forecast
- Light to moderate rain and thundershowers at several places, with isolated moderate to heavy spells possible.
- Wind forecast
- Winds of 40–50 kmph, with gusts potentially reaching 50–60 kmph during intense rainfall.
- Maximum temperature
- Around 32°C.
- Minimum temperature
- 26°C recorded on Wednesday morning.
- Rain alert
- No rain alert was issued for Mumbai this week.
- Air quality
- AQI 39, classified as ‘Good’.
- Festival impact
- Rain disrupted some Ganesh idol arrival processions and festive shopping after heavy showers on Sunday, but celebrations continued.