The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday said that Maharashtra is likely to experience heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over the next few days, especially in the coastal and ghat regions.

Mumbai and its nearby districts of Thane and Raigad are expected to witness heavy to very heavy rain, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching 50–60 kmph on Saturday. 

In view of the weather alert, IMD has urged residents to take the necessary precautions.