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Monsoon Arrives 2 Days Early In Mumbai, Yellow Alert Issued; Mumbaikars Share Visuals Of The Rain

Thunderstorms as well as heavy rains lashed several parts of Mumbai.

by Tooba Shaikh
Monsoon Arrives 2 Days Early In Mumbai, Yellow Alert Issued; Mumbaikars Share Visuals Of The Rain

Alexa, play Ghanan Ghanan from Lagaan because Mumbai rains have arrived and they’re here in full force. Thunderstorms as well as heavy rains lashed several parts of Mumbai which gave rise to all the routine pains and struggles that one usually faces during this season in Mumbai. Other parts of Maharashtra, too, have witnessed heavy rains. The India Meteorological Department or IMD has issued red, orange and yellow alerts and Netizens are sharing visuals from the rain in Mumbai.

Yellow Alert Issued As Mumbai Monsoon Arrives 2 Days Early

According to an article which was recently published by CNBC, the monsoon in Mumbai was two days earlier than usual. As per the article, the usual date for monsoon rains in Mumbai is June 11. However, this time, the first rain pelted the city on Sunday, June 9, 2024.

The IMD has issued a yellow alert for the ‘City Of Dreams’. In addition to Mumbai, other parts of Maharashtra have also received heavy rains. A red alert has been issued for the Sindhudurg region. Additionally, the IMD has issued an orange alert for Ratnagiri and a yellow alert for Palghar.

The article also went on to mention that last year, in 2023, the rain arrived in the city on June 24. This was much later than its usual date and the delay was caused by the cyclone Biparjoy.

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Netizens Share Visuals From The First Rain

Many people have taken to X (formerly known as Twitter) and are sharing visuals from the first rains. While there are many who are celebrating the arrival of the rain and the relief it will bring from the scorching heat, there are others who fear the inconveniences it will cause.

The rain that pelted on Sunday has already claimed the lives of a father-son duo when a slab of an under-construction building fell. The ‘City of Dreams’ can quickly turn into a city of nightmares during the rain owing to waterlogging, delays in local trains and other issues.

Also Read: Mumbai Rain Updates: Locals Running Late, Schools Shut; IMD Issued ‘Orange Alert’ And ‘High Tide’

Are you a fan of rain or are you inconvenienced by it? Let us know in the comments section below!

Cover Image Credits: @darshanjain0144/X (Formerly, Twitter)

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