New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- Heavy rains struck Navi Mumbai on Tuesday, a day after Diwali, with thunderstorms being reported in Thane and other parts of Maharashtra.

Areas including Nerul, Belapur, Vashi, Seawoods, Sanpada, and Ghansoli in Navi Mumbai witnessed heavy showers, leaving a number of roads partially waterlogged and causing traffic snarls during peak commuting hours.

The India Meteorological Department has issued warnings of thunderstorm accompanied by moderate to light rainfall in several parts of the state, including Raigad (21, 23, 24, and 25 October), Ratnagiri (21-25 October), Sindhudurg (21-24 October), Pune (21, 23-25 October), Kolhapur, and others.

Light rains and thundershower has been predicted for Mumbai.

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