A revival of the southwest monsoon over Maharashtra is expected to bring rain to Mumbai within the next 48 hours, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The monsoon, which had stalled last week, has seen a slight revival, particularly on the western side, with conditions favourable for further progress along the west coast and further inland towards central India.
While parts of Maharashtra received light monsoon showers, the overall rainfall deficit in the country stood at 43% on Monday, IMD data showed.
IMD scientist OP Sreejith said the revival is a welcome development, but a low pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is still missing and should only develop towards the end of the month.
Private forecaster Skymet's Mahesh Palawat said the revival is only a brief one, and a low pressure area on the eastern side is likely to form only by June 29, delaying progress into UP and Delhi.
The southwest monsoon has further advanced into some more parts of the central Arabian Sea, Maharashtra, Telangana, and other states, and is expected to further advance into remaining parts of central Arabian Sea, some more parts of Maharashtra, and other states during the next 48 hours.
