Maharashtra: While hot and humid conditions prevailed in the city in the afternoon with maximum temperature at 35.6 degrees Celsius in the suburbs, a nowcast warning for thunderstorms and rain activity was sounded. Amid a yellow alert in Mumbai, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced that the south west monsoon entered Maharashtra, with senior scientists stating that it is slated to make an onset in the city over the next two-three days. The weather bureau has also sounded a yellow alert for Mumbai and its neighbouring districts of Thane and Raigad, adding that thunderstorms and moderate showers, which are typical pre-monsoon features, will sweep the city. The warning is expected to be in place till June 10, even as pockets of Mumbai as well as the suburbs witnessed mild showers. Morning.Weather experts, echoed IMD scientists’ view that conditions are favourable for the further progression of monsoon in Mumbai around the regular timeframe, which is between June 10 and 11.Mahesh Palawat from Skymet Weather Services said, “Monsoon surge is active over the west coast that is likely to bring the onset in Mumbai as well as its neighbouring districts over the next three-four days. There is also a developing cyclonic circulation, which may enhance rain activity.”
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