In Photos: Dust storm with strong winds rages across Mumbai, rainfall likely

Dust storm with strong winds raged across Mumbai before monsoon. The Indian Metereological Department has predicted rainfall in several parts of Maharashtra including Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar for the next three days. Photo/Shadab Khan/Atul Kamble

Updated On: 2023-06-10 10:07 PM IST

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Dust storm with strong winds raged across Mumbai before monsoon. The Indian Metereological Department has predicted rainfall in several parts of Maharashtra including Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar for the next three days. Photo/Shadab Khan/Atul Kamble

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) official, while Mumbai will receive light rainfall for the next three to four days; Thane and Palghar will be receiving thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds (30-40kmph) at one or two places on June 11 and 12

The IMD also stated that there is a possibility of thunderstorms along with light rainfall in several districts of Maharashtra in the next two days.

The IMD Mumbai issued a warning, stating, "Thunderstorm accompanied with light spells of rain very likely to occur at isolated places in several districts of Maharashtra. Take precautions while moving out."

No warning related to heavy rainfall was issued for Mumbai till June 13. The IMD statement stated that Mumbai will receive light rainfall and thunderstorms very likely this week.

The IMD warning also suggested thunderstorms in Maharashtra's Raigad, Sindhudurg and Ratnagiri districts. Meanwhile, dark clouds filled the sky near Marine Drive.

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