Mumbai experiences showers before arrival of monsoon, IMD predicts thundershowers for next 3 days

Raining in various parts of Mumbai. Pic/Bipin Kokate

Mumbai witnessed moderate rainfall in the city on Thursday evening. According to the weather forecast by Regional Meteorological Department, it has predicted that the city is likely to experience thunderstorms and a slight dip in temperature in the next three days starting from June 9.

As per the IMD Mumbai website, for the next 48 hours, Mumbai will witness a cloudy sky with light to moderate spells of rain/thundershower.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Mumbai's official statement said, "Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and Light to Moderate spells of rain with gusty winds reaching 30-40 kmph very likely to occur at isolated places in the districts of Mumbai, Thane, Jalgaon, Ahmednagar and Beed during next 3-4 hours. Take precautions while moving out."

IMD Mumbai doppler radar observation at 8 pm, indicates moderate-intensity clouds leading to lightning and thunder associated with rains in areas at Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai.

The city is likely to experience light to moderate spells of rain. Pic/Bipin Kokate

Mumbaikars react to the year's first monsoon shower in the city by posting photos and videos on social media using the hashtag #MumbaiRains

The IMD has also said that the monsoon is progressing normally and will likely reach Maharashtra in the next two days.