Mumbai: The city is expected to receive a fresh round of rainfall this week, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). After a relatively quiet two-week period with minimal rainfall, the city and surrounding regions in Maharashtra are likely to experience strong showers and thunderstorms beginning Thursday, June 12.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Scientist Sushma Nair confirmed that the monsoon has become active once again. “The monsoon is active. As you know, the monsoon spell began in the last week of May. Conditions are favourable again, and we are expecting an active spell of the monsoon to start from the 12th, that is, tomorrow,” she said.
Rainfall is expected to start in the southern parts of the state and gradually move towards South Madhya Maharashtra. An orange alert has already been issued for that region. Between June 13 and 15, heavy rains are forecast for coastal Maharashtra as well as parts of South Madhya Maharashtra, including Satara district.
The IMD has also warned of thunderstorms continuing in several interior parts of the state. These include major districts such as Pune, Ahmednagar, and several areas in Marathwada.
This fresh activity marks a significant change after weeks of subdued monsoon conditions in the region. Residents are advised to stay alert for updates and warnings, particularly in areas under alert for heavy rain and potential storm activity. The IMD continues to monitor the evolving weather patterns closely and will provide further updates as the active monsoon spell progresses through the state.
Aqua Line 3 Services Resume At Acharya Atre Chowk Station After Rain Heavy Disruption
Passenger services to Acharya Atre Chowk station on the Mumbai Metro's Aqua Line (Metro Line 3) resumed on Saturday, May 31, at 1 PM, following a brief suspension caused by flooding earlier in the week. Metro services between Aarey JVLR and Acharya Atre Chowk will now run according to the regular schedule from Monday to Saturday: 6:30 AM – 10:30 PM and Sunday: 8:30 AM – 10:30 PM.
The disruption occurred on Monday after heavy rainfall in Mumbai caused water seepage at the under-construction entry point of the Acharya Atre Chowk Aqua Line station.
