The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds, across Mumbai and its adjoining districts on Friday.

The weather bureau has placed Mumbai, Thane, Sindhudurg, Ratnagiri and Raigad under an orange alert, while a yellow alert has been issued for Palghar, Dhule, Jalgaon and Nashik.

As per the latest IMD forecast, Mumbai, Thane and Palghar are likely to witness lightning along with gusty winds reaching 30–40 kmph, at isolated locations.