3 weeks ago
Mumbai Weather: IMD Yellow Alert for Heavy Rain; AQI Good
On Thursday morning, the city of Mumbai woke up to rain, cloudy skies, and breezy weather.
The weather scientists at the India Meteorological Department, also called the IMD, said today would bring heavy rain and thunderstorms.
They sent out a 'yellow alert', which is like a friendly warning that people should be careful.
The wind will blow at about 40 to 50 kilometers per hour, and sometimes even faster during heavy rain.
The temperature will be warm, with a high of about 31 degrees Celsius.
The good news is that Mumbai's air is very clean today.
The Air Quality Index is just 31, which is in the 'good' range, meaning the air is healthy to breathe.
Some nearby places, like Thane and Raigad, also got weather warnings, with Raigad getting a stronger 'orange alert'.
So if you live in Mumbai, it is a good day to stay indoors and watch the rain from a window.
The IMD issued a yellow alert for Mumbai on Thursday, warning of heavy rain and thundershowers.
Mumbai's Air Quality Index stood at 31 on Thursday morning, placing it firmly in the 'Good' category.
Wind speeds are expected to remain between 40 and 50 kmph, with gusts likely to reach 50–60 kmph.
The maximum temperature is expected to hover around 31°C, while the minimum was recorded at 27°C.
The IMD issued a Yellow Alert for Thane and an Orange Alert for Raigad for heavy to very heavy rainfall on Thursday.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued the weather alerts for Mumbai and nearby districts.
- What
- A yellow alert warning of heavy rain and thundershowers, with Mumbai's AQI remaining in the 'Good' category at 31.
- Where
- Mumbai and its suburbs, with a Yellow Alert for Thane and an Orange Alert for Raigad in Maharashtra.
- When
- Thursday morning, with monsoon conditions expected to persist over the next four days.
- Why
- Ongoing monsoon conditions brought moderate rain, overcast skies, and gusty winds across the city.
Key facts
- Weather Alert
- Yellow Alert for heavy rain and thundershowers in Mumbai
- Air Quality Index (AQI)
- 31 – 'Good' category
- Maximum Temperature
- Around 31°C expected
- Minimum Temperature
- 27°C recorded on Thursday morning
- Wind Speed
- 40–50 kmph, with gusts of 50–60 kmph
- Other District Alerts
- Yellow Alert for Thane; Orange Alert for Raigad
- Forecast Duration
- Monsoon conditions to persist over next four days in Mumbai and Palghar









