IMD forecasts heavy rainfall, gusty winds in Mumbai

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall and sporadic gusty winds for Mumbai today amid ongoing rainfall that has caused waterlogging in several areas of the city, according to a representative of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). “Today’s Weather forecast @ 0800 hrs: Heavy to very heavy rainfall in the […]

by Sagarika Gautam - July 28, 2023, 11:36 am

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall and sporadic gusty winds for Mumbai today amid ongoing rainfall that has caused waterlogging in several areas of the city, according to a representative of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).

“Today’s Weather forecast @ 0800 hrs: Heavy to very heavy rainfall in the city and suburbs, with the possibility of extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places. Occasional gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph are very likely,” said a BMC official. According to BMC “Today’s High Tide: 0808 hrs – 3.46 mtr 1908 hrs – 3.20 mtr. Low tide:1350 hrs -2.52 mtr.  Next Day- (29.07.2023) 0203 hrs – 1.15 mtr.”
Meanwhile, Modak Sagar Lake, one of the seven lakes supplying water to Mumbai, started overflowing last night at 10.52 pm, said a BMC official.