The India Meteorological Department (IMD) today issued a 'red' alert for Thane, Raigad, Pune, and Palghar districts for today and tomorrow. An 'orange' alert has been issued for Mumbai. The IMD has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places in Mumbai city and its suburbs.
 
Palghar district authorities have declared a holiday for all the schools and colleges in the district.
 
After a heavy downpour on Wednesday, the intensity of rain reduced on Thursday and there were few showers in some parts of the city. Suburban train services were normal on both the Central Railway and Western Railway routes. However, traffic was affected due to water logging in some parts of the city.