Heavy rains lashed Mumbai and adjoining regions, including Thane and Raigad, ahead of Diwali on Thursday, October 26, bringing much-needed relief from the October heat.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a “yellow” warning for thunderstorms in several regions for today and tomorrow in its forecast.
“Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, light to moderate rainfall and gusts of wind (30/40 km/h) in isolated places,” the weather bureau said.


















