New Delhi, July 8 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday spoke with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to review the situation arising from heavy rainfall in the state and assured him of all possible assistance from the Centre.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds over Mumbai and adjoining districts on Wednesday, even as heavy rain-triggered waterlogging disrupted rail traffic on the Western Railway network.

According to the IMD, Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Raigad are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall, with isolated places in Palghar expected to witness extremely heavy rainfall. Wind speeds of 60-70 kmph are also likely over parts of th...