July 3, 2026 10:36 AM

Orange alert issued for Mumbai, Thane; Mandvi records 150 mm rainfall

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued an orange alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Raigad districts in Maharashtra, warning of moderate to intense spells of rainfall at isolated places over the next three hours. The weather office advised residents to take necessary precautions as heavy rain continued to lash the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. According to the IMD's nowcast warning, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely over Mumbai city and its suburbs during the day, accom...