After Dry Spell, Monsoon Likely To Revive Across Maharashtra On June 13: IMD
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Since June 1, rainfall accumulation has remained modest. The Santacruz observatory has recorded 87.5 mm, while Colaba has logged 82.4 mm, both below seasonal averages.
After a promising early onset of the southwest monsoon on May 26, the city has entered a prolonged lull, leaving residents anticipating its full return. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), monsoon activity is expected to revive across the peninsular region starting June 13, bringing the first widespread rainfall since the initial showers.
As of 9 am on Monday, June 10, Mumbai recorded a temperature of 29°C, humidity at 75%, precipitation at 5%, and winds at 14 kmph, with the IMD predicting a partly cloudy sky accompanied by one or two spells of rain or thundershowers. Temperatures are likely to range between a minimum of 27°C and a maximum of 33°C.
In a report cited by the Hindustan Times, IMD scientist Sushma Nair explained that the monsoon naturally undergoes alternating active and dormant phases, and the Indian peninsular region is currently in one such inactive spell. However, she added that this period is expected to end by Thursday, with fresh rainfall likely to resume.
'A trough extending from North Tamil Nadu to the South Maharashtra coast across interior Karnataka will bring in the rains and is expected to intensify further in the coming days," said Nair.
As per IMD's forecast, an orange alert has been issued for Sindhudurg, Kolhapur, and the Ghats of Kolhapur, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall. A yellow alert has been declared for Thane, Raigad, and Pune on June 13, indicating moderate rain and thunderstorms in those areas.
Since June 1, rainfall accumulation has remained modest. The Santacruz observatory has recorded 87.5 mm, while Colaba has logged 82.4 mm, both below seasonal averages.
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June 10, 2025, 10:25 IST
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