The IMD has issued rainfall alerts for Maharashtra, with Mumbai and Pune under scrutiny as monsoon intensifies. Mumbai faces heavy to very heavy rainfall, potentially causing waterlogging and traffic disruptions.

The IMD issues a red alert in Mumbai for 2 hours due to intense rainfall, while maintaining an orange alert for 24 hours as heavy rain continues throughout the day: India Meteorological Department pic.twitter.com/lfaruGfkki

At least a dozen people complained of suffocation and two reportedly fainted. One woman was hospitalised, but her condition was said to be stable.