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Mumbai Rain Returns as IMD Issues Yellow Alert
Mumbai may get rain again after several dry days.
The India Meteorological Department issued a Yellow alert.
It said some places could see light rain, thunder and lightning.
Winds could reach 30–40 kilometers per hour.
The warning was valid for three hours after it was issued around 7 p.m.
People were told to be careful outside.
They should not stand under trees during thunderstorms or go near waterlogged places.
Mumbai’s air quality was moderate, with an AQI of 80.
The India Meteorological Department issued a Yellow nowcast alert for Mumbai on Tuesday, September 29.
Light rain, thunderstorms, lightning and isolated gusty winds of 30–40 kmph were forecast for the following three hours.
The warning followed a prolonged dry spell in the city.
Residents were advised to limit unnecessary outdoor activity, avoid trees during thunderstorms and stay away from vulnerable or waterlogged areas.
Mumbai recorded an AQI of 80 in the moderate category, while a social-media post separately warned of heavier rain and possible waterlogging.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department and Mumbai residents.
- What
- The IMD issued a Yellow nowcast alert for possible light rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds.
- Where
- Mumbai, including Mumbai city and Mumbai suburbs.
- When
- Tuesday, September 29; the alert was issued around 7 p.m. and was valid for three hours.
- Why
- The alert was issued because rain and thunderstorms were expected to return after a prolonged dry spell.
Key facts
- Alert level
- Yellow nowcast alert
- Forecast conditions
- Light rain, thunderstorms and lightning at isolated locations
- Expected wind speed
- 30–40 kmph at isolated places
- Alert duration
- Three hours from around 7 p.m. on September 29
- Temperature and humidity
- Santacruz recorded about 28°C with 74% relative humidity
- Mumbai AQI
- 80, classified as moderate
- Additional rain warning
- A social-media post reported possible heavy rain at 70–80 mm per hour and waterlogging in many areas







