Nirmal HarindranMumbai is likely to witness rain and thundershowers, accompanied by squally winds, in the next 48 hours due to the cyclonic storm, Ockhi, according to the local weather forecast by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). It is likely to form a deep depression near Surat by Tuesday night,” said the official, adding that areas in north Maharashtra, including Palghar, Thane, Raigad and Mumbai, are likely to get affected with rains and thundershowers. In the next 48 hours, the minimum temperature is likely to remain in the range of 22-23 degrees. ALSO READ | Cyclone Ockhi in Mumbai: Schools, colleges in coastal areas shut todayJoint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Amitesh Kumar said police personnel would be on high alert for the next 48 hours. Officials from the Air Traffic Control at Mumbai airport said no pre-empt warning had been issued as of now.

Source: Indian Express December 04, 2017 20:02 UTC