The Thane and neighbouring Palghar administrations have asked citizens to remain alert in the wake of heavy rainfall prediction by the Regional Meteorological Centre for the Konkan region over the next three days.

The collectors of the two Maharashtra districts, in separate orders issued on Monday night, appealed to people not to venture into rivers, lakes and other water bodies in the next few days and also avoid travelling, unless absolutely necessary. The Regional Meteorological Centre has issued an 'orange alert' for the Konkan region, predicting heavy showers till September 9.