September 10th 2023.
Mumbai experienced heavy rainfall last week, leading to a break in the intensity of rains in the city for the next 3-4 days. However, according to officials from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the intensity of rains may increase during Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.
Sushma Nair, a scientist at IMD Mumbai, explained to FPJ that the recent rains were attributed to the east-west shear zone, combined with unstable weather conditions and a cyclonic circulation. Over the past 24 hours, the Santacruz observatory recorded 2 mm of rain, while the Colaba observatory recorded 5 mm.
As of Sunday, the water stock in all seven lakes in Mumbai stood at 96.79%. Currently, the Tulsi, Vehar, and Modak Sagar lakes are at full capacity , with Tansa at 99%, Bhatsa at 98%, middle Vaitarna at 97%, and Upper Vaitarna at 88%.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation reported three incidents of tree branches falling, two short circuits, and one house or wall collapsing in Mumbai. In addition to this, the hot weather has also unleashed a storm of ailments in the city. Heat strokes, dehydration, and a spike in respiratory illnesses have been reported in recent days.
Though the intensity of rains is expected to subside in Mumbai for the next 3-4 days, officials from IMD have indicated that rain intensity might increase after September 16, due to the formation of a low-pressure system. The citizens of Mumbai are now waiting with bated breath to see how the rains will affect their city.
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