Updated On: 20 August, 2025 03:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
According to the latest forecast, Palghar and Thane districts are expected to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall at many places. The probability of this occurrence is marked as very likely, with Thane flagged under a higher risk category

A man floats on a tube during heavy rains at Gandhi Market in Matunga on Tuesday. PIC/ SHADAB KHAN
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall warning for several districts in Maharashtra on Wednesday.
IMD has issued a red alert for Thane district and an orange alert for Mumbai, Palghar, Raigad and Ratnagiri. Meanwhile, Sindhudurg, Dhule, and Nashik have been placed under a yellow alert.
According to the forecast, Palghar and Thane districts are expected to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall at many places. The probability of this occurrence is marked as very likely, with Thane flagged under a higher risk category.