Severe Weather Alert: Thunderstorms and Rain Forecast for Mumbai and Pune
Mumbai, Pune weather this week: IMD issues yellow warning as thunderstorms hit Maharashtra; SpiceJet issues advisory
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Mumbai and Pune are under a yellow alert as the India Meteorological Department forecasts thunderstorms and light to moderate rainfall on June 3 and 4. The unstable weather is part of pre-monsoon activity affecting Maharashtra, with SpiceJet advising passengers of potential flight delays due to weather conditions.
- 01The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Mumbai, Pune, Thane, and Palghar from June 3 to 4, predicting thunderstorms and gusty winds.
- 02SpiceJet has advised passengers to check flight statuses due to potential delays caused by unstable weather conditions in Mumbai.
- 03Thunderstorm activity is expected to continue in Pune until June 5, with light rain and gusty winds forecasted.
- 04Weather changes are attributed to strengthening pre-monsoon systems over the Arabian Sea and inland Maharashtra.
- 05Residents can expect sudden rain bursts and lightning activity, particularly during the afternoon and evening hours.
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Mumbai and Pune are bracing for unsettled weather as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issues a yellow alert for June 3 and 4. The alert indicates thunderstorms, lightning, and light to moderate rainfall across Maharashtra, including Thane and Palghar. The IMD predicts short but intense rain spells and gusty winds, with conditions remaining humid despite the rainfall. SpiceJet has issued a travel advisory, warning passengers of possible flight delays due to the adverse weather impacting operations at Mumbai Airport. The thunderstorms are part of a larger pre-monsoon activity pattern, which is expected to persist in Pune until June 5. Meteorologists note that these sudden weather changes are common in early June, as pre-monsoon systems strengthen over the Arabian Sea and inland regions. Residents are advised to stay alert for sudden weather changes, particularly during the afternoons and evenings when thunderstorms are likely.
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Residents of Mumbai and Pune may experience disruptions due to thunderstorms, impacting daily activities and travel plans.
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