India, July 6 -- A work from home (WFH) advisory has been issued for all private offices, while non-essential government offices have been ordered to observe a half-day in Mumbai by the Maharashtra state disaster management authority (SDMA) on Monday amid heavy rains in the region.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued a 'red' alert for Mumbai, Thane and Raigad districts, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall along with strong winds. It also advised people to avoid unnecessary travel. Follow live updates related to Mumbai rains here.

In an advisory issued by the SDMA on X, the authority asked private establishments to allow its employees to work from home wherever feasible.

Meanwhile, government and semi-governme...