Sources: 
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Yellow Alert for Thane district on June 5, signaling potential heavy rainfall amid the ongoing monsoon season in Mumbai and its surrounding regions.
According to the IMD, Mumbai and its metropolitan areas will continue to experience light to moderate rainfall throughout the week. The broader Konkan region, which includes Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg, is forecasted to receive above-normal rainfall this season.
"For Konkan region... is expected to witness Above Normal with 107% of the LPA," the report states, referring to the Long Period Average (LPA) of 2871 mm for the area.
The IMD's seasonal forecast indicates that the southwest monsoon rainfall over India is likely to be
106% of the Long Period Average (LPA) with a model error of ±4%, suggesting an overall above-normal monsoon season.
While no warnings have been issued for Mumbai and Palghar districts from June 1 to June 5, the Yellow Alert for Thane on June 5 highlights the need for preparedness in the district.
"Yellow Alert is issued for Thane for June 5," the IMD's district weather forecast confirms.
Residents and authorities in Thane are advised to stay alert and monitor weather updates as the monsoon progresses, given the forecast of steady rains and the potential for localized heavy showers.
This alert comes amid a season expected to bring above-normal rainfall to the region, which could impact daily life and infrastructure if heavy rains materialize.
The IMD's forecasts are crucial for planning and response efforts to mitigate monsoon-related disruptions in the Mumbai metropolitan and Konkan regions.
Sources: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Yellow Alert for Thane on June 5 amid steady monsoon rains in Mumbai and surrounding areas. The Konkan region is expected to receive above-normal rainfall at 107% of the Long Period Average, with Mumbai and its metropolitan regions experiencing light to moderate rain this week.
