Monsoon rains had been playing hide and seek over Mumbai since many days. However, the city of dreams has been lashed by extremely heavy rains in the past day. Record-breaking rainfall has been observed by both the observatories of the city.
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The Santa Cruz Observatory recorded very heft rains to the tune of 304 mm which is the highest rainfall ever recorded in the last ten years in the month of September. On the other hand, the Colaba Observatory too witnessed 210 mm of torrential showers. Counting on these hefty showers, Mumbai city has exceeded its monthly average rainfall that stands at a good 312.3 mm.
And till date, the city of dreams has recorded 538.4mm of rains which is almost double the average rainfall for the month of September. These torrential showers created traffic chaos for the Mumbaikars with a lot of local trains being halted. Additionally, issues pertaining to water logging that created a depressing situation for the locals. These incessant rains have once again refreshed the memories of the recent flooding rains that occurred on August 29.
Click the image below to see the live lightning and thunderstorm across Mumbai
However, relief is in store for the Mumbaikars during the next 24 hours as Skymet Weather predicts the rainfall intensity to reduce now. As per Skymet Weather, for the day, the city will keep recording light to moderate Monsoon showers, however, by the evening hours, the rainfall is likely to subside further. It is anticipated that high tides may hit Mumbai and Coastal regions of Maharashtra during afternoon hours.
The wind speed over Mumbai will also reduce over the region.These hefty showers can be attributed to the east-west trough which is extending from North of Mumbai to Odisha across Central India. The offshore trough is also extending from South Konkan to Kerala and the cyclonic circulation which is persisting over North Madhya Maharashtra is likely to slope southwards.
IMAGE CREDIT: Mumbai.org
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