IMD further predicted a generally cloudy sky with light rainfall in the city and suburbs of Mumbai in the next 48 hours
Following Cyclone Nisarga, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted a generally cloudy sky accompanied by light to moderate rainfall in the city. IMD also went on to predict isolated heavy rainfall in certain areas.
IMD further predicted a generally cloudy sky with light rainfall in the city and suburbs of Mumbai in the next 48 hours.
As it hit Maharashtra's coast on Tuesday, Cyclone Nisarga largely spared Mumbai but caused much damage in other coastal areas like Alibaug, Murud and coastal villages in Raigad and Ratnagiri. Strong winds lashed Raigad and Ratnagiri coast on Wednesday morning, and the intensity increased towards the afternoon.
A panoramic view at Western Express Highway, Kandivli in Mumbai on June 4, 2020.
Earlier, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast stated, Mumbai along with Thane and Palghar will experience rain and thundershowers from June 1 to June 4. The weather agency further stated that there is a possibility of heavy to very heavy rain occurring in parts of Mumbai and Thane on June 3 and June 4. In Palghar, a red warning was issued on June 3 and June 4 with probability of extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places.
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