

Updated On: 24 June, 2024 09:41 AM IST | Mumbai | Prasun Choudhari
Orange alert issued for Thane, Raigad, Pune, Satara and Kolhapur districts for Tuesday and Wednesday

Pedestrians brave the rain at Haji Ali junction. Pic/Ashish Raje
Due to the strengthening of westerly winds, increased rainfall activity is expected over parts of Maharashtra in the next five days. The weather department has issued a yellow alert for Mumbai for the same period, an orange alert for Thane, Raigad, Pune, Satara and Kolhapur districts for Tuesday and Wednesday, and a red alert for
Sindhudurg district.
Mumbaikars can expect thunderstorms with lightning, heavy rain and gusty winds of 40–50 kmph at isolated places. The city remained overcast and humid on Sunday. Colaba recorded rainfall of 23 mm till 7.30 pm, while Santacruz recorded 15 mm during the same period.