Maharashtra's State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) on Monday advised private establishments in Mumbai to allow employees to work from home wherever possible and directed non-essential government offices to function for only half a day, as heavy rainfall continued to batter the state amid a red alert.

Heavy rainfall prompts a Red Alert in Mumbai and Thane, with schools closed and emergency services activated from July 4-6.

MUMBAI: The IMD issued a red alert for Mumbai on Saturday, warning of extremely heavy rainfall across the city.

IMD issues a 'red' alert for Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad, forecasting heavy rain and strong winds; travel advised against.