Mumbai weather update: City braces for moderate to heavy rainfall; high tide alert

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The weather forecast for today, as of 08:00 hrs, predicts moderate to heavy rainfall in the city and suburbs of Mumbai. Residents are advised to exercise caution and stay prepared for potential waterlogging and traffic disruptions in low-lying areas.

The tide timings for the day are as follows:

High Tide:

16:32 hrs: 3.70 meters

The high tide is expected to bring significant water levels to the coastal areas. Citizens residing near the coastline and waterfronts should remain vigilant and take necessary precautions during this time. For the next day, on 26th July 2023, the high tide is expected at 05:25 hrs with a height of 3.31 meters.

Low Tide:

22:51 hrs: 1.48 meters

Similarly, the low tide may lead to a temporary relief from the high water levels, but the situation demands continued vigilance. On 26th July 2023, the low tide is scheduled at 10:49 hrs with a height of 2.31 meters.

The city has experienced substantial rainfall in the past 24 hours, from 24th July 2023, 08:00 hrs to 25th July 2023, 08:00 hrs, with the following average rainfall details in different regions:

City: 30.81 mm
Eastern Suburbs (ES): 55.78 mm
Western Suburbs (WS): 55.20 mm

The rainfall data indicates that both the eastern and western suburbs have received relatively heavier rainfall compared to the city center.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Mumbai Monday predicted that moderate spells of rain very likely to occur at isolated places in the districts of Mumbai, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, and Kolhapur. India Meterological Department Mumbai said, "Nowcast warning issued at 10 am Moderate spells of rain very likely to occur at isolated places in the districts of Mumbai, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg and Kolhapur during the next 3-4 hours."

RK Jenamani, IMD scientist said: "Heavy to very heavy rainfall is continuing over Saurashtra-Kutch region, Madhya Maharashtra and Goa also. There is an alert for heavy rains in Maharashtra.

"Very heavy rain has been recorded in Mumbai on Sunday, it rained up to 100 mm, An orange alert has been issued for this. And even today there is an alert regarding heavy rains in Mumbai but it is expected to gradually reduce," the IMD scientist said.

An orange alert has been issued for heavy to very heavy rainfall in Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudrug, Pune, Kolhapur and Satara districts till July 27.