India Meteorological Department has issued a 'red alert' for the Konkan region, including Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Palghar districts, warning of extremely heavy rainfall

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for heavy rain in Mumbai on Monday, leading to the closure of schools across the city as waterlogging affects several areas. The BMC has urged residents to stay indoors and exercise caution amid the downpour.

An employee who refused to come to office during heavy rainfall in Mumbai — giving a no-nonsense response to her manager — has gone viral online for her spunk.

The announcement applies to all schools regardless of the board or language of instruction. Schools in Panvel, Navi Mumbai, and Thane have also been ordered to remain closed on August 20 due to ongoing red and orange alerts in those regions.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has clarified that reports of Mumbai schools and colleges being closed on August 20 due to heavy rainfall

Forecasts predict heavy showers today, with a red alert in place Borivali, Thane, Kalyan, Mulund, Powai, Santa Cruz and others areas in Mumbai.

The IMD warns of heavy rains in Maharashtra, Telangana, and Odisha, with alerts impacting Mumbai and surrounding areas. More rain is expected.

Over 1,100 people were evacuated to safer locations in Thane and Palghar amid the heavy rains. CM Devendra Fadnavis has said that the next 48 hours will be crucial for the metropolis. Meanwhile, IMD officials have said that the Red Alert will remain in place till Wednesday.