Heavy rains lash Mumbai and suburbs, orange alert issued; red in Raigad, Palghar

Meanwhile, An orange alert is sounded for Thane district.

On Tuesday, Mumbai and suburbs received light or moderate rainfall with intermittent spells of heavy rain.

Heavy rainfall was recorded in six out of eight districts of central Maharashtra's Marathwada region, officials said on Wednesday. No heavy rains were reported in Aurangabad and Latur districts. As many as 43 circles -- each circle comprising several villages -- recorded rainfall of 65 mm or more on Tuesday. Limbgaon circle in Nanded district recorded the highest rainfall of 153.50 mm in a single day.