Four dead and flights cancelled as Mumbai gets flooding red alert after heavy rains - Schools and colleges closed as a precautionary measure

According to IMD, rainfall activity is likely to continue over parts of East India, West India and Western Himalayan region during the next 2 days.

The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Mumbai and several districts due to expected thunderstorms and heavy rainfall. Strong surface winds and hot, uncomfortable weather are also predicted in isolated areas of Tamil Nadu,

Another 'yellow' alert has been issued for Himachal Pradesh where rains have blocked nearly 50 roads. Meanwhile light rain has been predicted for Delhi, Rajasthan and Jammu.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Mumbai on Thursday morning. It has also issued a red alert for Thane, Palghar and Raigad districts on Thursday and a red alert in Palghar on Friday.

With isolated heavy rain projected for these regions, officials are urging residents to remain cautious and prepared. The agency has also highlighted a moderate flash flood risk for several areas in the south Gujarat region and the coastal areas of Konkan and Goa.

As heavy rain lashed several parts of Mumbai on Friday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an ‘orange’ alert predicting heavy downpours in parts of Maharashtra. Besides Maharashtra, an 'orange' alert has also been issued in Gujarat,

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Mumbai woke up to another spell of heavy showers on Friday as the India Meteorological Department predicted more showers.

The IMD has also issued a red alert for Nashik, with orange alerts covering Palghar, Pune, Nandurbar and Dhule. Moreover, almost every city in Maharashtra is under a yellow alert for the day.