Mumbai Wakes to Moderate Rain and Gusty Winds; SpiceJet Issues Advisory

Mumbai woke up to moderate rain, cloudy skies, and gusty winds on Tuesday morning as monsoon conditions continued across the city. Moderate to heavy showers lashed several parts of Mumbai from Monday night through the early morning hours.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Mumbai and its suburbs are likely to remain generally cloudy, with light rain expected during the day. While widespread heavy rainfall is unlikely, isolated areas may receive moderate to heavy showers accompanied by occasional gusty winds. The IMD has not issued any rain alert for Mumbai this week.

Wind speeds are expected to remain between 40 and 50 kmph, with gusts potentially reaching 50 to 60 kmph during intense spells of rain. The maximum temperature in the city is likely to hover around 31°C, while the minimum temperature recorded on Tuesday morning was 28°C.

In response to the monsoon conditions, SpiceJet issued a weather advisory for passengers traveling to and from Mumbai. The airline warned that heavy rainfall could affect flight operations, potentially causing disruptions across departures, arrivals, and connecting flights. Passengers have been advised to verify their flight status before departing for the airport.

Despite the rain and windy conditions, Mumbai's air quality remained in the healthy range. Official data indicated that the city's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 36 on Tuesday morning, placing it in the 'Good' category, which signifies clean air and minimal health risk to the public.