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The southwest monsoon reached Maharashtra on Sunday, marking the earliest onset in 35 years, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
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And on Monday, thunderstorms and gusty winds struck early morning in Mumbai, paralysing traffic flow and affecting suburban rail services in several parts of the city.
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a warning for thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and gusty winds across several Mumbai areas, including Dadar, Mahim, Parel, Bandra, and Kalachowki.
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According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, no major waterlogging was reported anywhere in the city or the suburban regions.
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Some low-lying areas in the city were inundated due to heavy rainfall.
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Eight weather stations in Mumbai — including Borivali, Santacruz, Powai, Mulund, Chembur, Worli, Colaba, and Alibag — are under a red alert, while Navi Mumbai, Thane, and Kalyan are under an orange alert.
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In Maharashtra, the coastal Konkan stretch and Mumbai have been witnessing heavy pre-monsoon rains over the last two days.
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