Mumbai: Even as October nears its end, Mumbai continues to witness unexpected downpours, leaving residents puzzled about the city’s seemingly endless rainy spell. Despite the official withdrawal of the southwest monsoon on October 10, overcast skies and recurring showers have persisted, prompting many to take to social media to ask, “Why is it still raining?”

According to a report by Mid-day , the India Meteorological Department (IMD) clarified that the recent rainfall activity is linked to a depression over the east-central Arabian Sea, which has led to significant moisture incursion into the Mumbai region.

IMD Scientist Explains Why City Still Faces Rains

“Rainfall can occur due to various weather systems,” explained Nitha Sashidharan, IMD’s Scientist-B. “In this case, two separate

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