India, Aug. 18 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued an orange alert for rain in Mumbai for the second consecutive day, nearly two days after heavy showers battered the city, which resulted to severe waterlogging and disruption in daily lives.

The orange alert, the third level in the weather panel's four-tier warning system, is in place today for Borivali, Thane, Kalyan, Mulund, Powai, Santa Cruz, Chembur, Worli, Navi Mumbai, and Colaba in Mumbai, as waterlogging continues to dot parts of the city, triggering traffic congestions.

Several other parts of Maharashtra have also been put under yellow and orange alerts.

Light to moderate showers, not exceeding 5 to 15 mm per hour, accompanied with overcast skies and g...