The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a series of weather alerts across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and Konkan belt for Monday, warning of widespread rainfall activity accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds

Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar districts are under an orange alert, with forecasts indicating heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places, along with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds. These conditions are considered very likely, raising the risk of disruptions to daily life, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas

In Raigad, a red alert, the highest level of warning, has been issued. The district is expected to receive extremely heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds. The IMD has warned of a heightened risk of flooding, landslides, and major traffic disruptions in the region