Red alert issued for Mumbai, Palghar and Thane as southwest monsoon hits Maharashtra coast

The Southwest Monsoon arrived two days ahead of its normal date bringing with it a deluge of rain prompting the India Meteorogical Department (IMD) to issue a red alert for Mumbai and nearby areas.

Mumbai: The Southwest Monsoon arrived two days ahead of its normal date bringing with it a deluge of rain prompting the Indian Metrological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert for Mumbai and nearby areas. The weather department has forecast a 'very heavy to extremely heavy rain at isolated places' and issued a red alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, and Raigad areas. While an orange alert has been issued for the next four days. IMD issues red alert in Mumbai, Palghar & Thane districts for today and orange alert for the next four days pic.twitter.com/wG8uz5XdNT