Mumbai rains, May 27 -- The Regional Meteorological Centre issued a red alert for Mumbai, predicting heavy showers during the day. The maximum temperature is expected to settle around 31 degrees Celsius while the minimum will hover around 23 degrees Celsius on May 27.

"Extremely heavy rainfall &Thunderstorm with lightning and gusty winds at isolated places," Mumbai weather forecast states, which will remain valid till 8:30 AM today. For the coming two days a yellow alert is place as thunderstorm activity is likely to accompany heavy rain. Notably, a red alert is also in place in nearby districts, including Ratnagiri, Thane, Raigad and Sindhudurg.

Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Maharashtra...