Mumbai weather update: Possibility of light to moderate rainfall in city

At 0800 hrs today the weather forecast for Mumbai indicates light to moderate rain in the city and suburbs according to a release by BMC Residents are advised to be prepared for wet conditions and exercise caution while commutingThe tide timings for today are as followsHigh Tide1520 hrs 451 metersNext Day 07th August 2023 0345 hrs 406 metersDuring high tide there is a possibility of increased water levels in coastal areas which may result in waterlogging in lowlying regions Citizens residing near the coastline are urged to stay alert and avoid venturing close to the sea during these periodsLow Tide2132 hrs 084 metersNext Day 07th August 2023 0930 hrs 152 metersThe low tide offers temporary relief from high water levels However with the forecast of light to moderate rain residents should remain cautious as waterlogging can occur in susceptible areasThe city experienced light to moderate rainfall in the past 24 hours from 5th August 2023 0800 hrs to 6th August 2023 0800 hrs with the following average rainfall details in different regionsCity 139 mmEastern Suburbs ES 419 mmWestern Suburbs WS 113 mmMeanwhile India is expected to record normal rainfall during the second half of the monsoon season following excess precipitation in July even as El Nino and other unfavourable conditions may suppress rain in August the IMD said on July 31August accounts for around 30 per cent of the precipitation during the monsoon seasonAlthough El Nino the warming of waters in the Pacific Ocean near South America has not impacted the monsoon performance so far its influence is likely to be visible in the second phase AugustSeptember period of the monsoon scientists at the India Meteorological Department IMD saidEl Nino is generally associated with weakening monsoon winds and dry weather in India The IMD had earlier warned that El Nino might affect the second half of the southwest monsoonThough the country is expected to experience normal rainfall in August and September it is likely to be on the lower side 94 per cent to 99 per cent of the normal 4228 mm IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said at a press conferenceRainfall recorded between 94 per cent and 106 per cent of the longperiod average LPA or 50year average is considered normalRainfall in August is predicted to be below normal less than 94 per cent of LPA but the situation is expected to improve comparatively in September the IMD saidNormal rainfall is critical for Indias agricultural landscape with 52 per cent of the net cultivated area relying on it Additionally it plays a crucial role in replenishing reservoirs essential for drinking water and power generation throughout the countryRainfed agriculture contributes to approximately 40 per cent of the countrys total food production making it a vital contributor to Indias food security and economic stabilityThe IMD said normal to abovenormal rainfall is very likely over eastcentral India east and northeast regions and most subdivisions along the Himalayas in August and September The east and northeast regions have received 25 per cent less rainfall this season so farBelownormal rainfall is predicted in most parts of peninsular India and western parts of northwest and central India