The Indian Meteorological Department on Monday issued a nowcast warning of moderate to heavy rain in Mumbai and surrounding districts. The IMD has also issued a warning on strong winds across Maharashtra while requesting people to stay cautious when they move out of their houses.

As per the advisory issued by the IMD, isolated areas in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, and the ghat regions of Pune, Nashik, Satara, and Kolhapur are likely to witness significant rainfall activity during the next 3 to 4 hours on Monday.

The weather forecasting agency has also cautioned about the possibility of thunder and lightning, which may be accompanied by gusty winds in some areas. These weather conditions are commonly associated with monsoonal convective activity, which has picked up pace over the past few days across central and western Maharashtra.