Mumbai to witness light drizzle today; maximum temperature continues to hover at 34 degree Celsius

While the official date of the monsoon's arrival in the city is June 11, it was delayed owing to cyclone Biparjoy.

Even as the city experienced light showers, the temperature continued to hover at 34 degree Celsius. (File photo)

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Ahead of the arrival of the monsoon, Mumbai and its suburbs are likely to witness partly cloudy sky along with light drizzle, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) Wednesday.

On Tuesday, several pockets of Mumbai experienced sporadic spells of light showers. As per Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) reports, the city division recorded 0.05 mm of rainfall.

Even as the city experienced light showers, the temperature continued to hover at 34 degree Celsius. While the IMD’s Santacruz observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 34 degree, marking a departure of two degrees above normal, the Colaba observatory registered a temperature of 33.8 degree Celsius.

While the official date of the monsoon’s arrival in the city is June 11, it was delayed owing to cyclone Biparjoy. Sushma Nair, Scientist, IMD, said, “During a cyclone, all winds build around it thereby diverting all the moisture present in the atmosphere. As a result of cyclone Biparjoy, the monsoon has been delayed”.

Meanwhile, IMD has said light-intensity rain will sweep across the city over the course of the next five days from Tuesday to Saturday. The weather bureau has also issued a yellow warning, saying some districts of Maharashtra will witness thunderstorms along with gusty winds and lightning. It has also sounded alerts of heat waves in several districts of the state’s Vidarbha region.

Nayonika Bose

Nayonika Bose is a Senior Correspondent with The Indian Express’ Mumbai bureau. While in the early stages of her career, her focused reporting on local governance and community welfare already demonstrates clear Expertise and Trustworthiness in covering essential civic issues impacting Mumbai's residents. Expertise & Authority (E-E-A-T) Specialized Focus: Nayonika's reporting is dedicated to civic and community issues, providing readers with highly relevant, ground-level information about the functionality and administration of India's largest metropolitan area. Core Coverage Areas: Her articles highlight a strong focus on the fundamental quality of life and public safety in Mumbai, including: Civic Infrastructure: Reports on critical failures and initiatives related to public works, such as the recurring problem of unauthorized building collapses in Navi Mumbai, the construction of new infrastructure projects (like the Dahisar-Bhayandar Link Road and the Mahalaxmi cable-stayed bridge), and the maintenance of essential city services (e.g., manhole cover theft). Urban Governance & Crisis Management: Provides detailed coverage of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) response to major crises, particularly during the monsoon (e.g., heavy rainfall, water cuts, and public health concerns like dengue and malaria) and large-scale public safety incidents (e.g., the hoarding collapse fallout). Community Welfare & Rights: Reports on key social issues, including the financial aid scheme for persons with disabilities, the struggles of Mumbai's hawkers protesting eviction drives, and the dangers faced by workers due to the continuation of manual scavenging in water tanks. Cultural & Heritage Reporting: Covers significant community stories, including the restoration of British-era fountains and the history of institutions like the 126-year-old Chinchpokli cemetery, showing a breadth of interest beyond pure administration. Tweets @nayonikakb ... Read More

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