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Moderate rain slightly improves air quality in Mumbai Metropolitan Region

Light showers, meanwhile, bring relief to residents of South Mumbai, Dadar, Goregaon, Malad, and Borivli

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Pedestrians enjoy a wet evening at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus on Tuesday. PIC/ASHISH RAJE

Pedestrians enjoy a wet evening at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus on Tuesday. PIC/ASHISH RAJE

Several areas across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) reported moderate rainfall on Tuesday evening — including Thane and Navi Mumbai, while Kalyan witnessed overcast skies — bringing respite from air pollution caused due to the bursting of firecrackers during Diwali celebrations. Mumbai, on the other hand, reported light rains at isolated places, including Colaba, Churchgate, Byculla, Dadar, Goregaon, Malad, and Borivli.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a yellow alert was indicated on Tuesday in Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg districts, with a possibility of thundershowers and lightning, accompanied by moderate rainfall. Thane and Mumbai remained on green alert, indicating light rain. According to IMD, a nowcast alert for Tuesday evening indicated a yellow alert for Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Kalyan, Dombivli, Palghar, Mira Bhayander, and Vasai Virar. An orange alert was indicated for coastal Maharashtra, including Raigad and Ratnagiri districts.

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