By Meghak Gupta 
After a spell of heavy rains, Mumbai is expected to experience a reduction in rainfall intensity over the next few days, according to the latest updates from the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Current Weather Situation
Throughout this week, Mumbai and its neighboring Thane district have been under a yellow alert for Thursday and Friday due to anticipated rainfall. However, IMD has forecasted only moderate showers for Saturday, with no alerts issued for the metropolis on that day.
Rainfall Trends
Following a period of substantial downpour, Mumbai has witnessed lighter showers recently, leading to a downgrade from an orange warning to a yellow alert. On Wednesday, IMD’s Santacruz station recorded 1 mm of rainfall, while Colaba observed 10 mm between Tuesday and Wednesday morning.
Forecast for the Coming Days
The IMD predicts a gradual reduction in rainfall activity starting from Saturday, with no warnings in place for Mumbai. Heavy rainfall is expected in isolated areas of Mumbai and Thane on Thursday and Friday, followed by moderate showers thereafter.
Impact and Precautions
Despite the decrease in rain intensity, Mumbai reported incidents like tree collapses, partial wall collapses, and short circuits earlier this week. Fortunately, no casualties were reported in these incidents, as confirmed by civic officials.
Water Supply Update
As of Wednesday morning, the water stock across Mumbai’s seven lakes stood at 37.77% of total capacity, equivalent to 5.46 lakh million litres. This marks a steady increase compared to last year’s levels at the same time, underscoring improved water reserves despite varying rainfall patterns.
Conclusion
As Mumbai prepares for a period of reduced rainfall, residents are advised to remain cautious of potential residual impacts from earlier heavy rains. Stay tuned to weather updates and local advisories to stay informed and safe during this transitional weather phase.
Stay dry and stay safe, Mumbai!