The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places in Mumbai and adjoining coastal districts, and issued an orange alert for the next two days.
An orange alert implies that authorities should be prepared to handle any situation arising out of severe weather conditions.
Ratnagiri district is likely to receive extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places on Friday, while Raigad will receive similar downpour on Saturday, senior director of IMD Mumbai, Shubhangi Bhute, said.
Heavy to very heavy rains are likely to lash isolated places in Mumbai, she said. Meanwhile, in view of the IMD alert, Mumbai Police advised citizens not to venture out of their homes.
#HeavyRainfallAlert. The @Indiametdept has forecasted "heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places" for Fri & Sat for Mumbai. All citizens are advised to remain indoors, not venture out unnecessarily and take necessary precautions. #MumbaiRains," the city police said on its official Twitter handle.