The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) Mumbai has issued Orange alert (thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds) for the city and surrounding districts — Thane and Raigad for Thursday.

An orange alert is for weather conditions which can significantly impact people in affected areas. Such alert implies that authorities should be ready to handle any situation arising out of severe weather conditions. The warning issued by the IMD also includes asking the city to prepare for instances of waterlogging, traffic and electricity disruption with danger to old structures and trees among all.