Mumbai and Pune are set for another round of unsettled weather on June 3 and June 4, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting thunderstorms, lightning, and light to moderate rainfall across several parts of Maharashtra. Both cities, along with nearby districts like Thane and Palghar, are under a yellow alert, signaling short but intense spells of rain and gusty winds.
The wet spell comes as pre-monsoon activity strengthens across the Konkan and western Maharashtra belt, bringing sudden showers after days of heat and humidity.
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Mumbai Weather: Showers Likely Till June 4
Mumbai woke up to intermittent pre-monsoon showers earlier this week, and the trend is expected to continue through June 4.
The IMD has indicated:
Thunderstorms and light to moderate rain
Cloudy skies with brief intense spells
Continued humid conditions despite rainfall
Residents in Mumbai and the suburbs may see short bursts of rain rather than continuous downpours, but sudden thunderstorms remain likely.
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SpiceJet Advisory: Flight Delays Possible in Mumbai
Air travel may also be affected due to unstable weather conditions in Mumbai with SpiceJet issuing a travel advisory stating:
“#WeatherUpdate: Due to bad weather (Rain) in Mumbai (BOM), all departures/arrivals and their consequential flights may be affected. Passengers are requested to keep a check on their flight status via http://spicejet.com/#status.”
