Mumbaikars, get set for heavy rain today as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in the city and its adjoining areas, including Thane. An IMD official said an orange alert has also been issued for the coastal districts of Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg.

“Monsoon is active over Maharashtra. IMD has issued severe weather alerts for the next five days and heavy rainfall alerts have been issued in areas including Mumbai, Thane,” said K S Hosalikar, scientist and head of IMD, Pune. According to meteorologists bursts of heavy to very heavy showers are likely in the late evening on Tuesday.