The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light to moderate rain for Mumbai city and neighbouring districts on Tuesday, August 1. After heavy showers in the last few days, the intensity of rain in Mumbai and neighbouring areas is expected to slow down this week.

According to the weather agency, Konkan and Goa region and ghat areas of central Maharashtra are expected to witness light to moderate rainfall in the next five days along with the possibility of very heavy rainfall on August 3. IMD has issued an orange alert for Maharashtra and Goa for Wednesday and also has suggested people remain alert and take necessary precautions.

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Heavy to Very heavy rainfall expected in #Konkan & #Goa and #MadhyaMaharashtra on 3rd August. Stay safe and take necessary precautions! #HeavyRain #WeatherWarning #RainfallForecast #SafetyFirst@moesgoi @DDNewslive @ndmaindia@airnewsalerts pic.twitter.com/LJu0Q77jXb— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) July 31, 2023

The Mumbai city received 2.85 mm rainfall in the last 24 hours till 8 AM on August 1, according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) data. During the same period, 7.46 mm of rain was recorded in the Eastern Suburb while the Western Suburb received 7.68 mm of rainfall.