IMD issues orange alert for Mumbai, Thane, predicts very heavy rains till June 21

People use umbrellas and raincoats to shield themselves as they walk on a road amid rainfall, in Mumbai. PTI Photo

The India Meteorological Department on Monday issued an 'orange alert' to Mumbai and Thane for very heavy rainfall till June 21.

The orange-colour coded warning for heavy rains on June 20-21 was issued for the coastal districts of Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg, the IMD said.

The IMD has four-colour coded alerts, namely green (no warning), yellow (watch), orange (alert) and red (warning).

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