Mumbai weather: More rain over the next 48 hours, check IMD forecast for the week

Mumbai is set to receive more rainfall over the next 48 hours, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The department added that India's financial capital will also witness string winds and thunderstorms during the period.

Several areas of Mumbai have been waterlogged due to heavy rainfall in the past few days, leading to significant traffic snarls on the key routes. The rainfall submerged the Andheri subway earlier in the week, promoting the authorities to temporarily close it for public safety.

Water level rise in Mumbai's lakes
The water level in Mumbai's lakes that supply drinking water rose significantly following the rainfall. According to data from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on July 19, the combined stock in the seven reservoirs now stands at 81.86 per cent of their total capacity, amounting to 11,84,796 million litres.

These reservoirs—Upper Vaitarna, Modak Sagar, Tansa, Middle Vaitarna, Bhatsa, Vihar, and Tulsi—collectively supply the city's daily drinking water.

Mumbai weather forecast for the week ahead
Even after warning of more rains, IMD has not issued a colour-coded alert yet. For Sunday, the weather is predicted to be hot and humid, with rain or thunderstorms likely in the evening or at night. On Monday, the skies are likely to stay cloudy with moderate rain expected during the day. Conditions feel slightly cooler but still humid.

Tuesday is likely to witness more moderate rain under a generally cloudy sky. Temperatures stay mild with steady humidity. Rains continue on Wednesday with cloud cover persisting. The temperature remains consistent and manageable. Further, on Thursday, it continues to shower. The air feels damp but there's no severe weather alert.

Rain persists even on Saturday under a cloudy sky, keeping the temperature relatively stable. Humidity drops slightly, offering mild relief.