The first rains of the season in Mumbai came with a surprise today—a huge dust storm that covered the sky with darkness around 3 p.m. This sudden change in weather caused chaos on the roads as people scrambled for shelter. Strong winds and rain hit areas like Ghatkopar, Bandra Kurla, and Dharavi, making it an unusual sight for the city.
Social media exploded with photos and videos of the dust storm, something rarely seen in Mumbai. People couldn’t help but share memes and jokes about the bizarre weather. One person joked that Mumbai looked like it was in a Hollywood movie shot in Mexico. Another compared it to a scene from the movie Dune. And someone else humorously said Mumbai had turned into Gotham City.
Meanwhile, the Regional Meteorological Center (RMC) issued a yellow alert for districts like Thane, Palghar, and Raigad, warning of thunderstorms with lightning and strong winds. However, Mumbai is expected to have occasional light rain and thundershowers in the next few hours.
The RMC explained, “There may be light rain and thundershowers in the evening and at night for the next 24 hours. The maximum temperature will be around 35°C, and the minimum will be about 28°C.”
So, while Mumbai deals with this unexpected dust storm, people are finding humor in the situation and sharing their experiences online. But despite the jokes, it’s essential to stay safe and prepared for any further weather surprises.