India Meteorological Department has issued a 'red alert' for the Konkan region, including Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Palghar districts, warning of extremely heavy rainfall

The sky today in Mumbai is expected to be generally cloudy with light to moderate rainfall at isolated places in the city and the suburbs.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has clarified that reports of Mumbai schools and colleges being closed on August 20 due to heavy rainfall

The IMD warns of heavy rains in Maharashtra, Telangana, and Odisha, with alerts impacting Mumbai and surrounding areas. More rain is expected.

Heavy rain in Mumbai led to Mithi River swelling close to danger levels. The IMD has issued a red alert and University of Mumbai postponed Wednesday's exams.

Mumbai faced heavy rainfall, with areas receiving 40 to 65 mm within an hour. Vikhroli recorded the highest at 194.5 mm, causing waterlogging and disrupting local train services. Schools and government offices closed,