The IMD has issued rainfall alerts for Maharashtra, with Mumbai and Pune under scrutiny as monsoon intensifies. Mumbai faces heavy to very heavy rainfall, potentially causing waterlogging and traffic disruptions.

Mumbai Rains Live Updates: Mumbai continues to grapple with intense monsoon rains, causing widespread waterlogging, traffic disruptions, and delays in public transport. The IMD has issued a fresh red alert for Mumbai, warning of continued heavy rainfall.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for heavy rain in Mumbai on Monday, leading to the closure of schools across the city as waterlogging affects several areas. The BMC has urged residents to stay indoors and exercise caution amid the downpour.

Maharashtra's State Emergency Operations Centre has issued a red alert for Mumbai City, Mumbai Suburbs, Thane, Ratnagiri, Palghar, Raigad, Chandrapur

An employee who refused to come to office during heavy rainfall in Mumbai — giving a no-nonsense response to her manager — has gone viral online for her spunk.

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.

Private offices and establishments have been requested to instruct their employees to work from home, depending on the nature of their work.