Monsoon exit delayed; moderate rains expected in Mumbai this week

Published on : 06 Oct 2025, 9:17 am 1 min read

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded a Yellow Alert for Thane and Palghar districts on Tuesday, warning of rain and thundershowers. Mumbai, meanwhile, is expected to see moderate rainfall through the week, although no official alert has been issued for the city.

The withdrawal of the monsoon, which usually occurs around 8 October in Mumbai, is projected to be delayed this year.

Western disturbances behind enhanced rain activity

Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning, light to moderate rain with gusty winds 30-40 kmph very likely to occur at isolated places in the districts of Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada.

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