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

Rainfall intensity is expected to ease from Thursday, with the current orange alert remaining in place today. Gradual reduction in showers forecasted.

A red alert is the highest level of weather warning, signifying the possibility of very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall exceeding 204.5 mm in 24 hours.

Mumbai experienced a significant monsoon spell, with the Santacruz observatory recording 200 mm of rain in 24 hours. The Matheran hill station reported an even higher rainfall at 382.5 mm. The IMD advises caution as heavy rains are expected to continue across Mumbai and nearby districts.

Mumbai is under red alert as the IMD forecasts more heavy rainfall. Schools and colleges are closed, following over 500 mm of rain in 84 hours, causin

On Tuesday, heavy rains lashed Mumbai and its suburbs, flooding streets that turned into rivers in several places. Local train services were also affected on the main and harbour lines after tracks were submerged due to excessive rain.