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

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.

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.

The IMD issued a red alert for several districts in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Hyderabad & Gujarat. (Image: PTI) High tide in Mumbai today: As torrential rains have lashed Mumbai since yesterday, the city has come to a standstill.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued tehsil-level nowcasts for Punjab, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh, predicting thunderstorms and varying rainfall intensities. Residents are advised to stay indoors,