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Mumbai Weather Update Today: Heavy rainfall continued to lash parts of Mumbai on Sunday, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a 'yellow alert' for the city. The forecast predicts a generally cloudy sky with heavy rain throughout the day, as the monsoon remains active across Maharashtra.

Alongside Mumbai, the IMD also issued a yellow alert for nearby districts like Palghar and Thane, while Raigad was placed under an 'orange alert' due to the likelihood of more intense downpours. These alerts serve as warnings for potential flooding and waterlogging in low-lying areas.

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The rainfall followed Saturday's heavy showers, when Mumbai recorded significant downpour across various parts of the city. According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Mumbai City saw an average of 6.80 mm of rain, while the eastern suburbs received 11.53 mm and the western suburbs 7.42 mm. On the same day, a red alert was issued for Palghar, and an orange alert was in effect for Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad.

Mumbai Seven Day Weather Forecast 

From July 27 to August 1, the region is expected to experience consistently rainy and cloudy weather. On July 27, the day begins under a generally overcast sky with heavy rainfall and temperatures peaking at 30 Degree Celsius, accompanied by a rainfall warning. The rain eases slightly on July 28, with moderate showers continuing under a cloudy sky and temperatures holding steady at 30 Degree Celsius, though no warning is issued. 

July 29 sees similar conditions, with moderate rainfall and mostly cloudy skies, while temperatures rise slightly to 31 Degree Celsius. On July 30, the rain persists with continued cloud cover, and the maximum temperature climbs to 32 Degree Celsius. The pattern continues on July 31, as rain and grey skies dominate the day, keeping the temperature steady at 32 Degree Celsius. By August 1, the weather remains largely unchanged, with ongoing rain under a generally cloudy sky, though no weather alerts are in place.

On Saturday night, heavy rainfall in Madhya Pradesh led to the submergence of the Jogitikariya bridge on the Dindori–Jabalpur route, as the Narmada River overflowed. A team from the State Disaster Response Force was deployed at the site to monitor the situation.

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Sub-divisional Police Officer Satish Dwivedi informed ANI that the river is currently flowing over the bridge. As a precautionary measure, traffic from both directions has been diverted to ensure public safety.