According to the report, several parts of Mumbai on Wednesday morning received showers but it was not enough to alleviate the oppressive heat. 

The monsoon arrived in Mumbai on June 9, two days ahead of the forecasted date. Since then, it has made minimal progress, having yet to reach regions of northern Maharashtra and Vidarbha, stated the report.

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Per the PTI report, India has received 20 less rainfall since the beginning of the monsoon season on June 1, with no notable development in the rain-bearing system between June 12 and June 18. On Tuesday, the IMD predicted that June would have below-average rainfall.

June and July are critical monsoon months for agriculture, as most Kharif crop sowing takes place during this period.

Mumbai weather update: Rain lashes several parts of the city

The city on Wednesday morning had woken up to overcast skies and several parts of the city and suburbs witnessed rains; the IMD stated that light to moderate rain is expected to continue through the day on Wednesday. 

The IMD stated that the city's temperature was at 28.65 degrees Celcius today and that the maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 33 degrees Celsius and 25 degrees respectively for the next 48 hours.

Reportedly, IMD had issued a yellow alert for Mumbai for Wednesday and Thursday; the neighbouring cities including Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Pune will be under yellow alert status until June 23.

With ANI inputs