Mumbai, June 29 -- India Meteorological Department (IMD) today issued an orange alert for Mumbai over the next few days.
The financial capital has been placed under an orange alert for June 29, July 1, July 2 and July 3, with authorities warning residents to remain cautious amid intense monsoon activity.
The forecast stated that thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds reaching speeds of 30 to 40 kmph are also very likely during this period.
The bulletin indicates that the Southwest Monsoon is expected to remain very active over the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, with heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected at a few places over the next few days, with the potential for waterlogging, traffic disruptions, and localized flooding.
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