Western Disturbance causes heavy April rain in Maharashtra, Mumbai spared
India
While cities like Pune are seeing record-breaking April rain, Mumbai has barely felt a drizzle.
Thanks to a weather system called a Western Disturbance (basically, clashing winds), most of the heavy downpours have hit places like Marathwada and Vidarbha, leaving Mumbai with just some light showers.
IMD: Mumbai dry until late May
According to the IMD, Mumbai is outside the main impact zone, so despite all the thunderstorm predictions, it only got scanty showers late on Thursday night.
For comparison, Pune just had its wettest April since 1896!
Looking ahead, Mumbai isn't expected to see any real rain until late May; next week should bring normal temperatures through April 9 around 32 to 33 degrees Celsius during the day and 23 degrees Celsius at night.