Unseasonal Rain Hits Mumbai, Thane; IMD Issues Yellow Alert

• Mumbai and Thane experienced unseasonal heavy rainfall on Tuesday morning, affecting eastern and north-eastern suburbs like Andheri, Powai, Kurla, and Ghatkopar.
• The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for Mumbai and Thane, predicting moderate to heavy rainfall.
• The unexpected weather is attributed to a low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal, interaction of opposing wind systems over Maharashtra, and a Western Disturbance.
• A yellow alert has also been issued for six districts in Marathwada and North Maharashtra, including Jalna, Parbhani, Sambhajinagar, Jalgaon, and Nandurbar.
• Skies are expected to clear gradually by January 28, with temperatures remaining stable and no further weather warnings for Mumbai and adjoining regions.

Why It Matters: Mumbai and Thane face unseasonal rain with an IMD yellow alert, but clear skies are expected soon.