IMD issues orange alert for Mumbai, Thane; heavy rains likely on Sunday

MUMBAI: For yet another day, Mumbai and adjoining areas like Thane and parts of Navi Mumbai witnessed significant pre-monsoon showers accompanied by lightning in some areas on Friday.
The south west monsoon was seen advancing to a few more parts of the state and IMD officials said it is expected to cover the entire state in the next 48 hours.
The IMD has issued a yellow alert for Saturday and the city as well as Thane can expect heavy rains at isolated places. An orange alert has been issued for Mumbai, Thane and Palghar for June 14 indicating heavy to very heavy rain at a few places.
Meanwhile, Thane district has witnessed nearly five times more rain in the first 12 days of June compared to last year, bringing relief from the intense heat.