Western India battled dangerous thunderstorms with heavy rains in fierce weather onslaught
by Aditi VermaWestern India’s Maharashtra was hit by severe weather as heavy rainfall accompanied by intense thunderstorms wreaked havoc across the city.
The incident took place at Mulund area of Mumbai on September 24.
Visuals showed a man standing by his window, recording the mesmerizing yet dangerous thunderstorm unfolding before him. Lightning flashed frequently, its jagged bolts cutting through the sky with alarming speed. The storm’s energy lit up the dark horizon, revealing a vast, purple sky that was both captivating and eerie. The colors swirled in dramatic contrast, as the ominous clouds moved swiftly, creating a mix of beauty and fear in the storm’s chaotic display.
No alarm, but a scary thunder noise woke people in Mumbai on Tuesday morning. Around 4 AM, the city witnessed a heavy downpour accompanied by thunderstorm, lightning, and strong wind. It disturbed the pleasant sleep of many citizens after they woke up to the chilling sounds of a series of thunder. As they woke up, they recorded the visuals from the severe weather. Later, people uploaded the pictures and videos from the early morning on social media, captioning it “Scary and continuous.”
Hundreds of Mumbaikars logged in to their X accounts to post the visuals they captured from the noisy Tuesday morning. These posts noted how the city started its day with a heavy rainfall and extreme weather including thunderstorm and lightning.
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