According to IMD's latest Mumbai weather updates, heavy to very heavy rainfall was very likely at isolated places
Meanwhile, an orange alert was issued for Palghar predicting that heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places with extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places were very likely
The IMD has issued a red alert for Maharashtra's Raigad district and predicted heavy rainfall in the district
In view of heavy rains in Mumbai and several parts of Maharashtra, including the coastal Konkan region, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde had on Sunday asked officials to be on high alert
On Sunday, heavy rains lashed parts of Mumbai, leading to waterlogging and traffic congestions in the city and disrupting flight operations
Flight operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport were reportedly suspended twice for a brief period due to inclement weather and low visibility amid Mumbai rains
The Mumbai Police had on Sunday issued an advisory for all citizens, urging them to avoid visiting coastal areas for the time being
“In view of the continuous and heavy rains in Mumbai, citizens are requested to avoid going to the coastal areas and move out of their houses only if necessary. Take precautions and Dial 100 in case of emergency,” the Mumbai Police said in its advisory
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