IMD predicts full of rain, cloudy skies in first week of June
Mumbai, May 31 (UNI) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday predicted that Mumbai will experience full rain and cloudy skies in the first week of June, with temperatures ranging between 26 degrees Celsius and 33 degrees Celsius maximum.
The rains will range from light to moderate next week.
Meanwhile the dept has also predicted generally cloudy skies with light rains on Saturday, May 31, in the city.
As the month ends, May has had unpredictable weather this year, breaking the record of rain in May in the past 107 years. The unpredictable rains were caused by Cyclone Shakti, according to reports.
On May 31, the temperatures are to stay between the minimum and maximum temperatures of 27 and 32 degrees Celsius today.
As of 9 AM, the temperature is at 29°C with precipitation at 25%, humidity at 76% and wind at 23 km/h, giving a cloudy, windy and slightly warm day ahead.
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