Maharashtra State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) on Monday issued a work from home (WFH) advisory for private offices in Mumbai, further observing that non-essential government offices will observe a half day amid heavy rains in the financial capital."In view of the current weather situation, SDMA has issued directions for Mumbai only: Private offices are advised to allow Work From Home wherever possible. Non-essential Government offices will observe a half-day," SDMA said. Track latest updates on Mumbai rains here Mumbai work from home advisoryThe WFH advisory for Mumbai comes soon after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a 'red alert' for the financial capital, warning of extremely heavy rainfall and gustry winds.The SDMA has directed all employees in private offices in Mumbai to work from home, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said. "Additionally, a half-day holiday has been declared for government/semi-government (excluding essential services) employees after noon."