Mumbai, May 19 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rain today, with thundershowers in Mumbai and neighbouring districts.

The pre-monsoon rains have been lashing the financial capital, with the weather department issuing a yellow alert until May 22 at the latest, barring today.

IMD has predicted moderate rain and thundershower alerts in Mumbai and Palghar districts of Maharashtra, while alerts have been issued for lightning, thunderstorms and moderate rain in Thane and Raigad.

For Mumbai and Palghar, IMD has forecasted thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, light to moderate rainfall, and gusty winds (40-50 kmph) at isolated places for the next four days.

Thunderstorms with lightning and heavy r...