Yellow alert in Mumbai as city braces for rain, thunderstorm

India Today

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The Indian weather forecasting body on Saturday issued a yellow alert for light to moderate spells of rain, accompanied by wind speeds reaching up to 40 kmph in Mumbai, Palghar, Sindhudurg, Ratnagiri, Thane during the next four hours. People have been advised to take precautions while stepping outside, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD) update.Earlier, a red alert was issued in Mumbai between 3 pm and 6 pm. A red alert is issued in the event of extreme weather conditions that can pose serious risks to life and infrastructure, and disrupt travel. On the other hand, a yellow alert signifies minor disruptions.advertisementLast month, the monsoon arrived early with Mumbai breaking a 107-year-old record for receiving the highest rainfall in the month of May.
As heavy rains lashed Mumbai, several places reported waterlogging, resulting in traffic snarls across the city, hitting rail services and bringing life to a standstill.In the last week of May, the southwest monsoon set in, marking its earliest arrival in the last 69 years, the IMD said.As per the weather forecasting body, the monsoon this year arrived early, 16 days ahead of its scheduled date of June 11, a first in 69 years.As many as 250 flights were hit as a result of the unprecedented rains in the city last month.Pictures showed commuters wading through knee-deep water. Several low-lying areas, including Kurla, Sion, Dadar, and Parel, were submerged following the relentless rainfall. Tune InMust Watch