Itâs January, not July : Twitter reacts to unseasonal Mumbai rains
Mumbai was in for a shock on Friday when some parts of the city experienced unseasonal rains.
Mumbaikars took to Twitter to express their worry about the implications of the unexpected showers. The rain had come at a time when they were expecting winter. Light rain was reported from several parts of the city like in certain parts South Mumbai Borivali, Thane, Dombivali, and Kurla. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that Mumbai will witness a generally cloudy sky with the possibility of light rain throughout Friday.
Taking to Twitter KS Hosalikar, deputy director-general of the western region, IMD, wrote: IMD WRF model guidance for RF on 8 Jan indicates, there could be continued of rainfall activity over parts of Maharashtra likely towards Northern Madhya Maharashtra, adjoining Marathwada and parts of Konkan. Mumbai, Thane will witness cloudy sky with likely light to moderate.
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Rain lashes Mumbai, Thane; smog engulfs city amid worsening air quality
Mumbai and adjoining areas including Thane woke up to unseasonal rains on Friday morning. However, the city air quality remained severe to unhealthy in some parts.
Light to moderate rainfall was reported from several parts of the city like in certain parts of South Mumbai Borivali, Thane, Dombivali, and Kurla. In last 24 hours, Neighbouring areas of Raigad, Pune, Satara, and Sindudurg also witnessed light showers
KS Hosalikar, Head of the Regional Meteorological Center in Mumbai tweeted photos of a cloudy Mumbai and wrote, Horizon hardly visible, smog and hazy today, still I must say weather pleasant over here now. Â