The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued a 'red' alert for Mumbai, Thane and Raigad districts, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall. A work from home (WFH) advisory has been issued for all private offices, while non-essential government offices have been ordered to observe a half-day in Mumbai by the Maharashtra state disaster management authority (SDMA) on Monday amid heavy rains in the region.Commuters move through a waterlogged portion of SV Road amid heavy monsoon rains, at Andheri West area, in Mumbai, Maharashtra. (PTI)The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued a 'red' alert for Mumbai, Thane and Raigad districts, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall along with strong winds. It also advised people to avoid unnecessary travel. Follow live updates related to Mumbai rains here.WFH for private employees in MumbaiIn an advisory issued by the SDMA on X, the authority asked private establishments to allow its employees to work from home wherever feasible. Meanwhile, government and semi-government employees, except those engaged in essential services, were given a half-day after noon.People have been advised by authorities to avoid unnecessary travel, remain indoors unless for essential services, and follow official advisories as normal life remained disrupted in Mumbai and adjoining areas due to the heavy rainfall.Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs.