India Meteorological Department has issued a 'red alert' for the Konkan region, including Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Palghar districts, warning of extremely heavy rainfall

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert of very heavy rain for Mumbai for Wednesday, August 20, a day after another spell of downpour battered the Maharashtra capital for the fifth consecutive,

Heavy rainfall & waterlogging cause disruptions in Mumbai. Red alert issued, schools closed, IndiGo advisory for travelers

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for heavy rain in Mumbai on Monday, leading to the closure of schools across the city as waterlogging affects several areas. The BMC has urged residents to stay indoors and exercise caution amid the downpour.

An employee who refused to come to office during heavy rainfall in Mumbai — giving a no-nonsense response to her manager — has gone viral online for her spunk.

The announcement applies to all schools regardless of the board or language of instruction. Schools in Panvel, Navi Mumbai, and Thane have also been ordered to remain closed on August 20 due to ongoing red and orange alerts in those regions.

Mumbai faces red alert as heavy rains flood roads, disrupt flights, and force closure of schools, colleges, and offices.

With Mumbai rains raising infection risks, here are doctor-recommended tips to protect yourself and your family from cholera, typhoid, and other waterborne diseases.