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Mumbai Faces Light Showers and Gusty Winds This Week

Mumbai began Monday with cloudy skies, light rain and strong winds.

Weather officials expect more light showers and occasional thunderstorms during the day.

Some small areas could receive heavier rain for a short time.

Winds may become especially strong during these showers.

The city is not expected to get widespread heavy rain this week.

Mumbai had much less rain than usual in August.

However, earlier heavy rain means it has already received about 96% of its usual yearly rainfall.

The city’s air quality was good on Monday morning, with an AQI of 39.

Key facts

Expected weather: Generally cloudy skies with occasional light showers and thundershowers.
Rainfall warning: No rainfall warning has been issued for Mumbai or neighbouring districts this week.
Wind speed: Winds may reach 40–50 kmph, with gusts of 50–60 kmph during intense rain.
Temperature: The maximum temperature is expected to be around 32°C; Monday’s minimum was 27°C.
August rainfall: Mumbai recorded 66% below-normal rainfall in August.
Annual rainfall: The city has received about 96% of its average annual rainfall.
Air quality: Mumbai’s overall AQI was 39, classified as ‘Good’, on Monday morning.

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