The weather department had earlier predicted that light rains were very likely in Mumbai and its adjoining areas

A green alert was issued by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) for Mumbai. It said, "light rain/thunder showers were very likely on May 13"

A nowcast warning was issued issued at 1600 hrs by the IMD Mumbai

The weather department said, "Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and moderate to intense spells of rain with gusty winds reaching 50-60 kmph very likely to occur at isolated places in the districts of Thane and Satara during next 3-4 hours. Possibility of hail at isolated places"

The IMD also issued a yellow alert for Thane and Palghar

It said, "Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and gusty winds (30-40 kmph) at isolated places were very likely"

A yellow alert was issued for several parts of Maharashtra including Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Dhule, Nandurbar and Jalgaon for May 13. It said that thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and gusty winds reaching 30-40 kmph very likely to occur at isolated places