After heavy downpours over the Ganesh visarjan weekend, Mumbai has slipped back into hot and humid conditions, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a green alert for the next five days — meaning only light rain between September 9 and 13. The alert extends across Maharashtra’s coastline, including Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg. From September 2 to 6, the state saw enhanced rainfall activity with gusty winds of 40–50 kmph, offering cooler weather.

Dr SD Sanap, senior scientist at IMD, told mid-day, “For the next three to four days, we are not expecting significant rainfall activity. Another spell is expected around September 14–15. The monsoon season is from June to September every year. The monsoon is still here; it has not yet started withdrawing. We will issue updates at the appropriate time. Since the season is still on, there is no question of it being prolonged,” Dr Sanap explained. Another IMD official said, “The synoptic situation is not conducive to rainfall. However, light showers are expected in parts of the city during this time.”