Monsoon to enter in 4 days heavier downpower expected this season
According to a statement issued by the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) the southwest monsoon has advanced into some more parts of central Arabian Sea, Karnataka, Rayalaseema, coastal Andhra, parts of Telangana and some more parts of west central and northwest Bay of Bengal, as on Monday, June 3.”
IMD expects southwest monsoon to hit Goa and parts of Maharashtra over the next three to four days.
In the midst of further progress of monsoon in Karnataka alongside the central Arabian Sea on Monday, India Meteorological Department (IMD) points out that the monsoon is slated to enter Maharashtra and Goa in the next 4–5 days.
Meteorologists, claim favourable conditions for the onset of monsoon in Mumbai between June 8 and 10.
According to Sunil Kamble, director, IMD Mumbai, owing to this development, they expect southwest monsoon to arrive in Goa and parts of Maharashtra over the next three to four days.
They will be monitoring developments after monsoon enters Maharashtra, to determine the date of its onset in Mumbai.
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“Currently, conditions look favourable for the onset of monsoon in Mumbai between June 8 and 10,” said Kamble.
Meanwhile, while pockets in neighbouring districts of Thane had a light drizzle, the rest of the city languished under sultry and humid conditions. The maximum temperature in the suburbs soared to 35.6 degrees Celsius, nearly two degrees above normal.
However, weather experts indicate that the city as well as neighbouring districts can expect cloudy skies and pre-monsoon showers soon. “Owing to the presence of westerlies as well as monsoon progression, there is moisture in the atmosphere leading to cloud formation and light showers.
IMD, this year has forecast an above average monsoon across the city. As per its weather scientists, Mumbai which receives an average of 2,300 mm rain in the four months of monsoon is also likely to experience heavier than usual downpours.
News Edit K.V.Raman
