IMD: Heavy rainfall likely in Mumbai, Thane; high tide of 3.28 meters expected

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday said, "heavy to very heavy" rainfall is likely in Konkan Maharashtra, including Mumbai and neighbouring Thane district. 

The BMC has also issued warning to the citizens and requested them to follow all necessary precautions, stay away from the shore and not venture into waterlogged areas. A 3.28-meter high tide is expected at 7:02 pm. 

The rainfall may continue on Thursday with reduced intensity, it said.

On Tuesday, the IMD issued an orange alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and other coastal districts in Maharashtra, saying 'heavy to very heavy' rainfall is very likely at isolated places in the region on Wednesday.

IMD Mumbai's Deputy Director General K S Hosalikar in a tweet on Wednesday said, IMD GFS forecast for rains indicate heavy to very heavy with possibilities of isol extremely heavy (more than 200mm) RF over konkan, including Mumbai, Thane today."

"Tomorrow trend to continue with little reduced intensity. Satellite, radar indicating intense clouds over coast PL TC, he added.

India Meteorological Department has issued warnings of heavy rains in the city & suburbs today. Citizens are requested to follow all necessary precautions, stay away from the shore and not venture into waterlogged areas. A 3.28-meter high tide is expected at 7:02 pm: BMC #Mumbaipic.twitter.com/ch582jQh2t

— ANI (@ANI) July 15, 2020