Mumbai Faces Worst Rain Crisis Since 2005

The IMD's district forecast indicates that rainfall activity in Mumbai, Thane and Palghar is likely to ease by November 4, while parts of Pune and the Western Ghats may continue to receive showers.

These spells are likely to be accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning during the morning to forenoon.

The IMD's district-wise forecast warns of hot and humid conditions in isolated pockets of Mumbai on Friday, followed by the possibility of rain and thundershowers over the subsequent days.

Mumbai's seven lakes are at 98.11% of their useful capacity, with three reservoirs at full live storage as the IMD forecasts light rain this week.

IMD forecasts widespread rain, thunderstorms and lightning across Maharashtra. Yellow alerts are in place for several districts, with heavy rain expected in Konkan, western Maharashtra, Marathwada and Vidarbha through September 26.