The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday evening upgraded its earlier yellow alert to an orange alert for Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar districts, forecasting heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours as intense showers lashed the city and its neighbouring areas. PICS/ATUL KAMBLE

Heavy rains continued to affect Mumbai, Thane and Palghar on Monday morning, disrupting normal life in several areas. Pics/Satej Shinde