Mumbaikars got a welcome surprise as light to moderate showers drenched various parts of city amidst poor air quality
Commuters travel amidst rains in Kandivli, Mumbai. Pic/Satej Shinde
Despite monsoon bidding adieu, light showers were witnessed in parts of Mumbai on Wednesday. The rains have come as a welcome surprise as Mumbai's air quality has been in the 'poor' category over the past couple of days. Experts say the deterioration in air quality is mainly because of slow winds.
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— Mid Day (@mid_day) November 17, 2021
A cover of dense clouds over Marine Drive as #SouthMumbai witnesses light showers today.#MumbaiNews #MumbaiRains
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Also, India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rains with strong winds in the upcoming days. This may bring relief to Mumbaikars who are battling with a rise in temperature and humidity from the last few days.
o Arabian Sea: Strong winds (speed reaching 40-50 kmph gusting to 60 kmph) very likely over Eastcentral Arabian Sea along & off Maharashtra coast on 17th &18th and over Westcentral & adjoining Eastcentral Arabian Sea on 19th – 21st November, 2021.
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) November 17, 2021
Meanwhile, it has already started pouring in Pune and heavy rains are expected in Mumbai between November 17 and November 19 after which the rain activities may perish and no rain woes are expected in the city during this period.
The sudden arrival of rain caught Mumbaikars off guard. Pic/Satej Shinde
Heavy rains are expected in Mumbai in the upcoming days. Pic/Satej Shinde
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