Mumbai, July 23: Rain lashed parts of Mumbai on Tuesday early in the morning. Mumbai has been experiencing heavy rain for the past couple of weeks. Earlier, the Mumbai Police issued an advisory asking citizens to avoid coastal areas due to the heavy rainfall in the city.

The police, in its advisory, said that residents should leave their homes only if necessary and take precautions. In case of any emergency, number 100 has also been issued. Mumbai Weather Forecast Today: IMD Predicts Moderate to Heavy Rainfall on July 23; Check Live Weather Updates Here.

Heavy Rain Lashes Parts of Mumbai

Parts of Mumbai Receive Moderate Rain

The Mumbai civic authority urged residents to avoid going out unless necessary, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for the city earlier, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall.

"The IMD has issued an orange alert (heavy to very heavy) for Mumbai today. People are requested to avoid going out unless necessary," the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said in a statement. Mumbai Rains: Heavy Rainfall in City, NDRF Teams Deployed; Local Train Services Partially Hit (See Pics and Videos).

An orange alert was also issued for Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg districts in Maharashtra's Konkan region. Several roads in Mumbai have been waterlogged, and traffic snarls have been reported due to the heavy rains.

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