Weather Today: RMC Mumbai predicted heavy to very heavy downpour in Mumbai city and suburbs on Thursday. Schools have been closed in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra due to heavy to very heavy rain predictions.
IMD issues red alert: The weather department shared satellite imagery to show the moderate to severe convection over Gujarat state, Konkan and Goa, and adjoining areas of interior Maharashtra, Rajasthan, South Madhya Pradesh and Telangana.
India Monsoon Live Updates: In the latest bulletin issued at 8.30 am on July 19, the IMD also warned of a cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal and Odisha.
IMD has issued a Red alert for Palghar, and Raigad districts of Maharashtra for today, with an Orange alert for Thane, Mumbai and Ratnagiri. NDRF teams have been deployed and schools and colleges in affected districts have declared a holiday.