IMD issues yellow alert for Mumbai and surrounding areas, predicts rains

In a nowcast warning, issued at 4pm by IMD Mumbai, the weather department predicted that several districts in Maharashtra were likely to receive rains in the next three hours

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday evening issued a yellow alert for Mumbai, Palghar, Thane and surrounding areas, predicting rains.

In a nowcast warning, issued at 4pm by IMD Mumbai, the weather department predicted that several districts in Maharashtra were likely to receive rains in the next three hours. Read More

According to the alert, light spells of rain were very likely at isolated places in the districts including Mumbai city and its suburbs, Palghar, Thane, Raigad, and Pune.

"Residents are advised to take necessary precautions, especially while travelling or commuting during the