Rain and Thunderstorm Alert in Mumbai
IMD Issues Yellow Warning
On Monday, several areas in Mumbai experienced rainfall. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for the Konkan region, including Mumbai, for October 14 and 15. The IMD has warned of thunderstorms with lightning and light to moderate rain, accompanied by gusty winds reaching speeds of 30-40 kmph. These weather conditions are expected to occur at isolated places in the districts of Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburb over the next 3-4 hours.
Doubts Revealed
IMD -: IMD stands for Indian Meteorological Department. It is a government agency in India that studies the weather and gives forecasts about rain, storms, and other weather conditions.
Yellow Warning -: A Yellow Warning is a type of alert given by the IMD. It means that the weather might be bad, like rain or thunderstorms, and people should be careful and stay updated.
Konkan region -: The Konkan region is a coastal area in the western part of India. It includes parts of Maharashtra, like Mumbai, and is known for its beautiful beaches and greenery.
Gusty winds -: Gusty winds are strong and sudden bursts of wind. They can make it feel very windy for a short time and can sometimes cause things to move or fall.
