Archive · 5 Aug 2026
Mumbai Gets Light Showers as Monsoon Recedes; Thane Under Alert
The rainy season in Mumbai, called the monsoon, is starting to end after many weeks of heavy rain.
On Wednesday, August 5, people in Mumbai woke up to a cloudy sky and light rain.
Weather scientists called the India Meteorological Department, or IMD, study the rain and tell people what to expect.
They think Mumbai will still get some moderate rainfall.
In nearby places like Thane and Raigad, the rain could be much stronger, with thunder and lightning.
Because of this, a yellow alert was announced for those areas.
A yellow alert is like a warning sign that says be careful because heavy weather might come.
Earlier, the scientists thought there would be no alert, but they changed their minds and made the warning stronger.
People in Thane, Raigad and Palghar should stay safe and be ready for heavy rain.
Mumbai woke up to an overcast sky and light rain on Wednesday, August 5.
The IMD expects Mumbai to continue witnessing moderate rainfall in the coming days.
A yellow alert has been issued for Thane and Raigad, where thunderstorms, lightning and heavy rainfall are possible.
The monsoon in Mumbai, Thane and Palghar has begun to recede after weeks of heavy rainfall.
The IMD upgraded its warning from no alert to a yellow alert for Thane, Raigad and Palghar districts in Maharashtra.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) and residents of Mumbai, Thane, Raigad and Palghar in Maharashtra.
- What
- The monsoon is receding, bringing light showers to Mumbai, while a yellow alert warns of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning in neighbouring districts.
- When
- Wednesday, August 5, with forecasts covering the coming days.
- Where
- Mumbai, Thane, Raigad and Palghar districts in Maharashtra, India.
- Why
- The IMD upgraded the alert to yellow because neighbouring Thane and Raigad may experience thunderstorms, lightning and heavy rainfall as the monsoon recedes.
- City experiencing light rain
- Mumbai
- Districts on yellow alert
- Thane, Raigad
- Expected weather in Mumbai
- Moderate rainfall
- Expected weather in Thane/Raigad
- Thunderstorms, lightning, heavy rainfall
- Monsoon status
- Receding after weeks of heavy rainfall
- Forecast date
- Wednesday, August 5
- Warning agency
- India Meteorological Department (IMD)
- Previous forecast
- No alert; light to moderate rainfall