Intense to very intense rain likely in Mumbai, says IMD

Intense to very intense rain is likely in a few places in Mumbai, the IMD said.

The IMD asked people to take precautions while stepping out owing to thunder/lightening and gusty winds in some areas.

"Intense to very intense spells of rain very likely to occur at isolated places in the districts of Palghar, Thane, Mumbai, Nasik, Ahmednagar, Nandurbar, Dhule during next 3-4 hours," IMD said.


"Possibility of thunder/lightning accompanied with gusty winds in some areas. Take precautions while moving out," IMD further said.

Additional commissioner of Thane Municipal Corporation Sandeep Malvi said, "Due to cyclonic storm Gulab, heavy rain has been predicted in Palghar district, in view of which Palghar Collector Dr Manik Gursal appealed to the citizens to take proper precautions."

(With inputs from ANI)