New Delhi, Sept. 15 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert in Mumbai for three hours, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall in the Maharashtra capital on Monday.

"The India Meteorological Department has issued a 'Red Alert' warning for heavy rainfall in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region for the next three hours," the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said.

The BMC warned of the possibility of heavy to very heavy rainfall. "Additionally, strong winds with speeds of 30 to 40 km per hour are likely to blow, accompanied by thunderstorms," the Mumbai civic body said on Monday.

It also urged residents to contact the BMC's main control room at 1916 in case of any emergency. "Please dial 1916,Control Room of the ...