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Meteorologists have attributed the intense spells to a combination of active weather systems including an off-shore trough, shear zone as well as a low pressure area over northeast Bay of Bengal which is likely to become more well marked over the next two days.

As per the IMD's weather forecast, heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places with extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places in Mumbai, Thane and Palghar on July 4 and July 5.

The worst ever heatwave in Europe was recorded between June 20-28 which led to not just more deaths but intense pressure on healthcare systems as well. | India News

The IMD warned of more intense showers over the next 24 hours and placed Mumbai, Thane and Palghar under a red alert for the next two days. | India News

Several states have announced July school closures, vacations and revised timings amid extreme weather. The measures reflect heatwave and monsoon disruption, with more local advisories likely.

BMC issued tide-related advisories alongside the rainfall updates, noting that Mumbai's coastal geography could worsen the effects of the downpour.

The heatwave has somehow turned into another chapter in the long-running cultural rivalry between Europe and America.

Heavy rain led to waterlogging in prime areas such as Dadar, Parel, Hindmata, Charkop, Worli, Goregaon and Andheri, causing inconvenience to commuters and slowing vehicular traffic.

The IMD has placed Mumbai under an orange alert till July 6, indicating the likelihood of heavy to very heavy rainfall | Mumbai news

MUMBAI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued an orange alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Raigad, moderate to intense spells of rain at isolated places and urging people to take precautions.