Mumbai Braces For More Rain As IMD Issues Yellow Alert Across Maharashtra
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Mumbai and several districts across Maharashtra as widespread rainfall continued through the weekend. The weather agency warned that multiple converging systems over the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal could trigger more rain and thunderstorms mid-week.
Heavy to moderate rainfall was recorded across parts of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) on Sunday, with some areas experiencing waterlogging and traffic disruptions. The IMD’s bulletin noted that rainfall ranging from 7 to 11 centimetres was observed over isolated areas in Konkan and Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, and adjoining regions.According to IMD officials, a low-pressure system over the northeast and adjoining east-central Arabian Sea was moving north-northeastwards and was expected to weaken within 24 hours. The system, coupled with an upper-air cyclonic circulation over South Myanmar and the Andaman Sea, is influencing weather patterns over western India. “The combined effect of these systems is bringing moist winds inland, enhancing rainfall activity over coastal Maharashtra,” said an IMD official.
The department has maintained a yellow alert indicating “be aware” conditions for Mumbai and surrounding coastal regions until Wednesday. A green alert, denoting normal weather, is expected to follow on Monday and Tuesday before showers intensify midweek. Another developing low-pressure system over the east-central Bay of Bengal near the Myanmar coast could further strengthen moisture flow towards the west coast.
Additionally, a fresh Western Disturbance is likely to influence the western Himalayan region beginning November 4, which may alter pressure patterns and increase rainfall chances in central and western India.Meteorologists said these conditions mark a seasonal transition phase between the monsoon withdrawal and winter onset. “Such post-monsoon showers, though temporary, help replenish groundwater tables and ease urban heat conditions. However, prolonged rainfall in coastal cities like Mumbai also exposes the need for better drainage and flood resilience,” noted a senior climate researcher.
For residents, the IMD has advised caution during commutes and urged local authorities to ensure proper water management, particularly in low-lying zones prone to flooding. Environmental experts emphasise that climate-resilient urban planning including better stormwater networks and permeable surfaces will be essential as erratic post-monsoon weather becomes more frequent due to changing climatic patterns.
