The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert and forecasted extremely heavy rainfall on Thursday in Mumbai and adjoining Raigad district. This indicates a precipitation of more than 204 mm in 24 hours starting Thursday morning, said an IMD official. All the schools and junior colleges in Mumbai, Thane and Konkan region of Maharashtra would remain closed on today in view of the "extremely heavy" rains warning by the IMD

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert and forecasted extremely heavy rainfall on Thursday in Mumbai and adjoining Raigad district. This indicates a precipitation of more than 204 mm in 24 hours starting Thursday morning, said an IMD official. All the schools and junior colleges in Mumbai, Thane and Konkan region of Maharashtra would remain closed on today in view of the "extremely heavy" rains warning by the IMD