Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Mumbai Sees Cloudy Skies as IMD Forecasts Thundershowers
Mumbai had cloudy weather and some light rain on Wednesday.
The weather department expects more rain and thunderstorms later in the afternoon and evening.
Most places should get light or moderate rain.
A few areas could receive heavier showers and strong winds.
Wind speeds may reach 40–50 kmph, with stronger gusts possible.
The temperature may reach about 31°C, while the morning low was 28°C.
People attending Ganpati activities may face sudden showers.
Mumbai’s air quality was rated Moderate, with an AQI of 86.
Mumbai experienced cloudy skies, light rain and gusty winds on Wednesday.
The IMD forecast one or two spells of rain and thundershowers through the afternoon and evening.
Most areas may receive light to moderate rain, while isolated pockets could see heavier showers.
Winds may reach 40–50 kmph, with gusts potentially reaching 50–60 kmph during intense rain.
Mumbai’s AQI was 86, placing the city in the Moderate category.
- Who
- Mumbai residents and people attending Ganpati-related activities; the India Meteorological Department issued the forecast.
- What
- Cloudy skies, light rain and gusty winds affected Mumbai, with further thundershowers forecast.
- When
- Wednesday, with additional rain possible during the afternoon and evening.
- Where
- Mumbai and its suburbs, including isolated pockets that may receive heavier showers.
- Why
- Monsoon conditions continued across the city, producing unsettled weather and intermittent rainfall.
- Forecast
- One or two spells of light rain and thundershowers during the afternoon and evening.
- Rainfall
- Most areas may receive light to moderate rain; isolated pockets could see heavier showers.
- Wind speed
- Winds may reach 40–50 kmph, with gusts potentially reaching 50–60 kmph.
- Temperature
- The maximum temperature is expected to be around 31°C; the minimum recorded Wednesday morning was 28°C.
- Mumbai AQI
- The overall AQI stood at 86 on Wednesday morning.
- AQI category
- An AQI reading of 86 falls within the Moderate category.
- Alerts
- No rain alert was issued for Mumbai for the remainder of the week.