The weather bureau has issued an ‘extremely heavy’ rainfall alert for the city from June 9 to 11 (Saturday to Monday), and has asked citizens to stay indoors as much as possible on these three days. Under the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) classification, 15.6mm to 64.4mm of rainfall in 24 hours is considered moderate, 64.5mm to 115.5mm is heavy, 115.6mm to 204.4mm is very heavy and more than 204.5mm qualities as extreme. “Widespread rainfall activity with over 75% of weather stations reporting heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely over south Konkan and Goa from June 7 onwards. Weather systems will gradually extend over north Konkan, including Mumbai, from Friday onwards, and continue till June 12 [Tuesday],” said KS Hosalikar, deputy director general, western region, IMD. “Between Saturday and Monday, the maximum intensity of rainfall is expected over Mumbai and the surrounding areas, with heavy to very heavy rain; the possibility of extremely heavy rainfall in isolated areas cannot be ruled out.” The advisory released by the IMD reads: “Active to vigorous monsoon conditions are likely to prevail, leading to persistent very heavy rainfall along the west coast, especially between June 10 and 11. In view of intense rainfall forecast, people are advised to abstain from outdoor activities as much as possible during the period and also watch for weather updates from Regional Meteorological Centre, Mumbai.” Heavy to very heavy rainfall is also forecast in central Maharashtra between Thursday and Friday, as well as heavy showers in some parts of Marathwada and Vidarbha, the weather bureau said. Last year, IMD had issued similar rainfall alerts on August 29 and September 19 — two days when rain brought the city to a standstill, with over 300mm rainfall recorded over 24 hours. Till Wednesday, the city had witnessed two bouts of pre-monsoon showers, both of which affected flight operations and caused water-logging in parts of the island city as well as the suburbs. IMD officials said the southwest monsoon has now reached parts of Karnataka, and is gradually moving towards the Konkan coast. Hosalikar said it is still not clear when the monsoon will arrive in Mumbai, but conditions appear favourable for between June 9 and 10. Previously, the IMD had said that monsoon was expected over the city by June 7, three days before its normal onset date. The city recorded no rainfall on Tuesday, but the weather bureau has issued a forecast for rain or thundershowers over north Konkan, including Mumbai, on Wednesday and Thursday.<doc-sep>Rains in Mumbai | Photo Credit: BCCL Mumbai: The country's financial capital Mumbai is on alert for sustained and heavy rainfall this week starting Thursday, when the Southwest Monsoon is expected to arrive. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that the city could even witness flooding starting June 10 (Sunday) Southwest Monsoon gains strength. However, it is the private weather forecaster Skymet Weather that has issued a stark warning for Mumbaikars. Mumbai has been witnessing pre-Monsoon showers for the past few days. The showers have disrupted normal life, delaying train and flight movement. The IMD said that Monsoon was likely to arrive in Mumbai, Goa and other parts of Maharashtra by Thursday, bringing with it heavy rains. "Our forecast for the next 48 hours says that the Monsoon will reach southern Konkan, Goa, and Mumbai by 7 June and then move towards northern parts of Maharashtra," an IMD official said. "After the onset of the Monsoon, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to occur in the areas in the next 24 hours - that is from June 8," he added. However, Skymet has warned that Mumbai could witness heavy to very heavy rains between June 6 and 12. In fact, the spell could be worse than the one experienced by Mumbai since July 26, 2005, when the city recorded 900 mm of rain in a day. ‘Heavy rainfall, flooding’ warning for Mumbai, Goa, Kerala, Karnataka this week as Monsoon gains strength Skymet Weather CEO Jatin Singh tweeted: “The period between June 6th and June 12, could be the worst spell since 26 July 2005, when Mumbai recorded 900mm in a day.” The private forecaster said that a cyclonic circulation over South Konkan and Goa region was likely to cause very heavy rains in Mumbai. "As the system is still prevailing, we expect Mumbai to continue to record some more good rains today as well," it said on its website. “The intensity of rains would keep on increasing over Mumbai and by June 8, we expect a significant increase in the rains leading to few heavy to very heavy spells. These heavy rains may lead to flash floods and may cause traffic snarls and chaos in the day to day life. Thus, people are advised to take adequate measures and precautions to avoid struggling with the chaotic situation,” it added. Skymet has also predicted heavy to very heavy rains in Mumbai’s adjoining districts and coastal Konkan from June 6 to 10. "Mumbai, Dahanu, Thane, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg could witness heavy to very heavy rains and extremely heavy rains from 6-10 June. From 10-11 June, Surat, Valsad and adjoining districts of south Gujarat will also receive heavy to very heavy rains," it said.<doc-sep>Intense showers are expected in Mumbai in the upcoming days (Photo: Twitter/JournoVidya) Normal life in Mumbai has begun to see minor disruptions as heavy rains lashed the Maximum City today ahead of the southwest monsoon's arrival. The Indian Meteorological Department has warned of rain and thunder across Mumbai over the next 24 hours and has advised residents to stay indoors. Monsoon, which has currently reached south Goa, is expected to reach Mumbai in the next 48 to 72 hours, the IMD said. The IMD has also issued heavy rain warning for June 8 to June 10 in Mumbai and Thane area. Following the IMD's alert, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation cancelled the Saturday and Sunday holidays of its officers, putting them on standby to deal with any possible disruptions over the weekend. Local trains in Mumbai were affected earlier today. Trains running on Mumbai's suburban railway Central line were delayed by at least 20 minutes. A Jet Airways London to Mumbai flight was also been diverted today due to heavy rain in Mumbai. Flight 9W-117 was diverted to Ahmedabad airport and will land there at around 1pm. Private weather forecast agency Skymet Weather said on Wednesday that the intensity of the rain is likely to increase today. Skymet predicted heavy to very heavy rains in Mumbai, its adjoining districts and coastal Konkan till June 10. It added that visibility has reduced in Mumbai to 500 meters with dense low clouds over the city. Wind speed in the coastal city is likely to exceed 50 kmph, private weather forecast agency Skymet said. Water is reportedly logged in Powai and Hindmata while Lower Parel also witnessed downpour today. Heavy rain lashes Mumbai leaving streets water-logged in several parts of the city. Visuals from Hindmata area. Photo: ANI Our correspondent Mustafa Shaikh today posted a video from Mumbai's Powai. Goregaon saw the highest rainfall in the city today with 26mm of rain recorded while it was the lowest in Chembur with 13mm. Due to very heavy rainfall forecast in Mumbai and advance of the southwest monsoon causing tidal waves, there is a likelihood of a few areas of the metropolis being inundated. Visuals from Hindmata in Mumbai, which is a low-lying area that gets flooded each year However, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has claimed that they are prepared for the heavy downpour. The civic body has given strict instructions to all ward officers regarding opening manholes during heavy rain. Last year, Mumbai-based Dr Amrapurkar died after slipping into a manhole who could not be located due to heavy downpour and water logging. BMC has also asked all its ward officers to use sign boards and nets at the manholes so that people can locate it easily. On the steps being taken, the BMC said three teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) will be stationed at Parel, Mankhurd (for eastern suburbs) and Andheri Sports Complex (for western suburbs). They are equipped with walkie-talkies and flood rescue material. Besides, Navy personnel will be deployed in Colaba, Worli, Ghatkopar, Trombay, Malad for flood rescue if required, the BMC release said. In addition to this, six Flood Rescue Teams of Mumbai Fire Brigade will be posted at the Regional Command Centres and emergency support functions like BEST (bus transport system), police, traffic police and education officers have been alerted. Monsoon hits Mumbai. Photo: JournoVidya/Twitter The monsoon, which made an onset in Kerala on May 29, three days before its scheduled arrival, has advanced in parts of Tamil Nadu, southwest, west-central, east-central, northeast of Bay of Bengal and most of the northeastern states. (With inputs from Mayuresh Ganapatye and Divyesh Singh) Also read: Chennai streets waterlogged after heavy rains lash parts of city Also read: 6 places in India under Rs 10k you can visit this monsoon WATCH | Heavy rain causes waterlogging in Mumbai and suburbs<doc-sep>Skymet heavy rain Juhu MET Department Private agencypredicts “very heavy rain” from June 8-10 even as pre-monsoon showers lashed the city again, bringing along waterlogging, traffic snarls, and flight diversions.Most parts of the city witnessed yet another round of pre-monsoon showers on Monday, which brought along the usual problems of waterlogging and traffic snarls. The city received an average of 42mm rainfall yesterday even as private agency Skymet predicted verybetween June 8 and 10. There were also reports of at least 18 flights being diverted due to inclement weather and congestion at the Mumbai Airport.Just like Saturday, the pre-monsoon showers, accompanied with lightning and gusty winds, lashed several parts of Mumbai, Thane, and Navi Mumbai around 7 pm, bringing relief from stifling weather all through the day. While the JJ Flyover witnessed flooding, and massive traffic snarls were reported at Mohammad Ali Road, where the Ramzan festivities are on, waterlogging was also reported in parts of Mira Road, Borivali, and Mulund.Scores of citizens took to social networking sites to report waterlogging and traffic jams. Film producerdirector Mahesh Bhatt, who was stuck in a traffic jam in, tweeted: “It’s raining in Mumbai (Juhu) and as always one is stuck in a traffic jam. If a 5-minute downpour has unleashed this I dread to imagine what may be in store for us this monsoon.” Thesaid monsoon was likely to reach Maharashtra and Goa in the next two days. Monsoon, which made an onset in Kerala on May 29, three days before its scheduled arrival, has advanced already in parts of Tamil Nadu, and southwest, west-central, east-central, northeast of Bay of Bengal, and in most of the northeastern states, the MET Department said. “Rainfall is likely to increase over parts of Maharashtra and Goa from June 6, leading to advance of southwest monsoon over these areas during June 6 to June 8,” a MET Department bulletin said.Mumbai was likely to witness its first spell of heavy rains during the weekend, according to Skymet, which advised citizens to stay indoors. “Sustained heavy raining coming for a week starting on the 6th of June. (June) 8/9/10 can be extremely heavy. Warnings should be issued now. Just stay indoors,” Skymet CEO Jatin Singh tweeted.A cyclonic circulation is forming over Konkan and Goa, and it will gradually move north along the Maharashtra coast, Mahesh Palawat, vice-president, Skymet, said.“Mumbai, Dahanu, Thane, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg could witness heavy to very heavy rains and extremely heavy rains from June 6-10. From June 10-11, Surat, Valsad and adjoining districts of south Gujarat will also receive heavy to very rains,” Palawat said.Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences, M Rajeevan, said monsoon was “strengthening”, and Kerala, coastal Karnataka, the Konkan belt, including Mumbai, and Goa were likely to witness “very heavy rains” and “possible flooding” from June 10.“Monsoon is strengthening. Increased rains expected from 7 June Kerala Coastal Karnataka Konkan & Goa coasts Very heavy rains & possible flooding from 10th onwards especially coastal Karnataka Konkan & Goa including Mumbai. Watch out,” he said in a tweet.<doc-sep>
Rainfall activity is likely to increase over parts of Maharashtra. (File) Monsoon is likely to reach Maharashtra and Goa in the next two days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said today, with a private weather forecasting agency predicting sustained heavy rains later this week.Rain over the western coast, especially in Mumbai, is likely to peak between June 8 and 10, private agency Skymet said.However, the government said as monsoon is strengthening, increased rains were expected from June 7 in Kerala, coastal Karnataka, Konkan belt and Goa. It also warned of "possible flooding" from June 10 onwards in these areas.Monsoon, which made an onset in Kerala on May 29, three days before its scheduled arrival, has advanced in some parts of Tamil Nadu, and southwest, west-central, east-central, northeast of Bay of Bengal, and in most of the northeastern states, the weather office said. "Conditions are likely to become favourable for further advance of southwest monsoon into some more parts of south peninsula, Bay of Bengal, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and remaining parts of Tripura and some parts of Meghalaya, and sub-Himalayan West Bengal during next 2-3 days with the likely development of favourable circulation features and strengthening of cross equatorial winds. "Rainfall activity is likely to increase over parts of Maharashtra and Goa states from June 6, leading to advance of southwest monsoon over these areas during June 6 to June 8," the IMD said in its bulletin.Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences, M Rajeevan, said monsoon is "strengthening" from June 7 and Kerala, coastal Karnataka, the Konkan belt, including Mumbai, and Goa are likely to witness "very heavy rains" and "possible flooding" from June 10 onwards. "Monsoon is strengthening. Increased rains expected from 7 June Kerala Coastal Karnataka Konkan & Goa coasts Very heavy rains & possible flooding from 10th onwards especially coastal Karnataka Konkan & Goa including Mumbai Details of IMD forecasts .Watch out," he said in a tweet.Mumbai is likely to witness its first spell of heavy rains during the period and Skymet has asked people to stay indoors. "Sustained heavy raining coming for a week starting on the 6th of June. (June) 8/9/10 can be extremely heavy. Warnings should be issued now. Just stay indoors," Skymet CEO Jatin Singh said on Twitter.A cyclonic circulation is forming over Konkan and Goa, and it will gradually move north along the Maharahstra coast, Mahesh Palawat, vice-president, Skymet, said. "Mumbai, Dahanu, Thane, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg could witness heavy to very heavy rains and extremely heavy rains from June 6-10. From June 10-11, Surat, Valsad and adjoining districts of south Gujarat will also receive heavy to very rains," Palwat said. On Saturday, three people, including two children, died due to electrocution as pre-monsoon showers hit Mumbai.The mega-city and the western coast are prone to very heavy rains.