The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday issued a weather alert for Mumbai, predicting thunderstorm, lightning, winds and moderate spells of rains.

In a nowcast warning issued by the IMD Mumbai at 4 pm on May 7 said, "Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and moderate spells of rain with gusty winds reaching 50-60 kmph very likely to occur at isolated places in the districts of Palghar, Mumbai, Thane during next 3-4 hours."