Heavy Rains, Thunderstorms lash parts of Mumbai, Thane, Palghar

MUMBAI: Bringing some relief from the scorching heat, Mumbai, Thane and adjoining areas on Monday afternoon received heavy rains accompanied with dust storm, lightning, gusty winds and thunder.

However, in most parts there was only a drizzle, while some other parts got some decent rain. Dust storms were present at most parts of Mumbai’s western suburbs, including Goregaon, Malad and Borivali.

The Regional Meteorological Center has issued yellow alert for Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts. These regions are very likely to receive thunderstorm accompanied with lightning & gusty winds (30-40kmph) at isolated places.

According to the weather department, Mumbai will receive light rain and thunder showers at certain places.

Whereas, an orange alert has been issued for Pune, Satara, Sangli, Nashik, Kolhapur, Ahmednagar, Aurangabad, Jalna and Parbhani districts.

“Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning, gusty winds (50-60 kmph, hail are very likely at isolated places,” said weather forecast.

“Heavy to intense rain ahead for the next 2 hours in Thane & Palghar, Kalyan, Badlapur and interiors. Advisable for residents to stay indoors. Wind speeds will be very high and massive near 40-50 kmph. More intense rain in the interior,” posted Rushikesh Agre, an independent meteorologist on X.

Some districts of Marathwada are likely to witness thundershowers at many places, and gusty winds (40-50 kmph), light to moderate rain.