India, June 17 -- Mumbai is expected to experience light rainfall on Tuesday, following heavy downpours on Monday that caused waterlogging in low-lying areas and led to traffic congestion across the city.

As heavy rains lashed the Maharashtra capital, New Delhi remained gripped by a heatwave, with temperatures soaring to 35 degrees Celsius.

The maximum temperature in Mumbai is set to be around 30 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is likely to remain around 27 degrees, the weather forecast for the city showed on Tuesday.

The forecast of light rains comes after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an 'Orange' alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in Mumbai and neighbouring Thane and Palghar, while a 'Red' alert ...