Waterlogging and traffic snarls were reported on Wednesday evening as the Maximum City received heavy showers, along with lightning and thunderstorms. For Thursday, the IMD has issued an orange alert for Mumbai and Thane and a red alert for Palghar and Nashik districts.

Mumbai: In the wake of torrential rains across Mumbai on September 25, severe waterlogging and traffic snarls was witnessed in several parts of the city, with a landslide also reported at the Mumbra bypass,

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an 'orange' alert predicting heavy rainfall across multiple states, including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Uttarakhand, East Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal.

After a long hiatus, heavy rains returned to lash Mumbai and surrounding areas on Wednesday, prompting the Met department to issue a red alert for the city and its neighbouring districts, predicting "

Mumbai: After a brief dry spell, Mumbai and its suburbs were lashed by heavy showers that began on Monday night, with the city experiencing continued rainfall on Wednesday. The morning brought breezy weather and overcast skies,

Flights operations at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport have already been affected due to adverse weather.

The heavy rainfall led to widespread water-logging, severe disruptions in train services, road and air traffic, prompting officials to take emergency measures

A civic official stated that the IMD has upgraded Mumbai's orange alert to a red alert, effective until 8:30 am on Thursday.

Authorities have urged Mumbai residents to exercise caution and stay updated on the situation as the rain continues to affect daily life in the city.

Rail tracks have been submerged at Kurla, Bhandup, and Vikhroli, causing delays of up to an hour on the Central Railway (CR) line.