New Delhi, Sept. 28 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a 'red alert', warning of extremely heavy rainfall in Thane, Palghar, Mumbai and Raigad districts.

Officials said Thane and Palghar districts near Mumbai witnessed heavy rainfall in the last 24 hours, leading to some house collapses amid waterlogging and lightning strikes, while dams began overflowing.

Officials pointed out that Thane has received more than 100 mm of rain in the last 24 hours. In view of the 'red alert', the Thane and Palghar district administrations appealed to people to remain cautious.

On Sunday, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis held a detailed review of the flood situation in Solapur and Beed districts.

He directed the lo...