Mumbai and Thane witnessed sudden rains that were followed by dust storm. Pics/Nimesh Dave and Sameer Markande
The weather department had earlier predicted that light rains were very likely in Mumbai and its adjoining areas
A green alert was issued by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) for Mumbai. It said, "light rain/thunder showers were very likely on May 13"
The weather department said, "Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and moderate to intense spells of rain with gusty winds reaching 50-60 kmph very likely to occur at isolated places in the districts of Thane and Satara during next 3-4 hours. Possibility of hail at isolated places"
It said, "Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and gusty winds (30-40 kmph) at isolated places were very likely"
A yellow alert was issued for several parts of Maharashtra including Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Dhule, Nandurbar and Jalgaon for May 13. It said that thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and gusty winds reaching 30-40 kmph very likely to occur at isolated places
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