If you’re a Mumbaikar who has been toiling in the relentless heat, this news might be of some interest to you. Mumbai is finally gearing up for its equally loved and hated monsoon season. Mumbai monsoons are famed throughout the country for their romantic vibes. But they’re also much-hated because it slows down the local train and leads to flooding in many parts of the city. The Indian Meteorological Department or the IMD has recently issued a Yellow Alert for the coming days.
Mumbai Monsoon Arrives As IMD Issues Alert
Just like any big celebrity at a social event, the monsoon in Mumbai has arrived fashionably late. According to weather officials, it was initially supposed to arrive by the 11th of June. However, aside from the effects of Biparjoy, not much rain had been observed.
However, on the 23rd of June, Friday, the IMD issues a yellow alert for Mumbai and Thane for the 26th and 27th of June. According to an article recently published by The Times Of India, a yellow alert is issued when there is a likelihood of heavy rains in isolated parts of the town.
The article also mentioned that the IMD weather station in Santacruz this month has recorded a total rainfall of 17.9 millimetres, whereas the weather station in Colaba recorded 23.6 millimetres.
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Next Week Expected To Be An Active Phase
The article also mentioned that many experts think the coming week is going to witness an active phase of the monsoon season. Given this yellow alert, it is highly likely that the schedules of the trains might be affected.
So brace yourselves Mumbaikars! Frustrating weeks where your trains are late and so you reach your work late, are about to arrive. And most importantly, especially if you travel with your laptop, don’t forget to carry your umbrellas, wind-cheaters, or raincoats along with you if you don’t want to arrive in your office drenched and completely soaked in the rain!
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