The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg, warning of thunderstorms, lightning, light to moderate rainfall and gusty winds of 40-50 kmph at isolated places over the next 24 hours.
The alert points to localised weather activity in the two Konkan districts. Residents have been advised to exercise caution during thunderstorms and avoid taking shelter under trees or near electric poles.
Mumbai experienced partly cloudy conditions, with the IMD forecasting the possibility of light rain at isolated places in the city and suburbs. Minimum temperatures at both of Mumbai’s observatories remained above normal, while daytime temperatures stayed around 33 degrees Celsius.
Colaba recorded a minimum temperature of 26.4 degrees Celsius, which was 2.1 degrees above normal. The Santacruz weather station recorded a minimum of 25.2 degrees Celsius, or 2.8 degrees above normal.
Mumbai’s overall air quality index was recorded at 81 on Monday morning, according to figures provided through the Central Pollution Control Board’s SAMEER app. Under India’s national AQI classification, readings between 51 and 100 are categorised as satisfactory, placing Mumbai in the satisfactory range at the time of the report.
Pune recorded a maximum temperature of 33.3 degrees Celsius, 1.8 degrees above normal, while its minimum temperature stood at 21.2 degrees Celsius. The city received no rainfall during the reporting period, although 4.11 mm of rainfall was recorded in the previous 24 hours. Relative humidity stood at 54 per cent.
Mahabaleshwar recorded the lowest maximum temperature in Maharashtra at 18 degrees Celsius. The IMD also issued a yellow alert for the area, forecasting thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of 40-50 kmph.
The warnings remain focused on the possibility of isolated thunderstorms, lightning, rainfall and strong winds over the forecast period. Residents in the affected areas have been advised to follow local safety precautions during storm activity.
