Torrential downpour is expected to sweep the region during the festive weekend with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) sounding fresh orange alerts for Mumbai and the neighbouring districts of Thane and Raigad until Sunday. According to weather forecasters, heavy to very heavy rainfall is set to batter the city between Saturday and Sunday even as the city has already surpassed its monthly average quota for September.

Over the past two weeks, Mumbai has been experiencing intermittent spells of showers coupled with thunderstorms and gusty winds. On Wednesday, the city continued to witness overcast skies even as it got some respite from heavy showers.

Data from the weather bureau showed that between Tuesday and Wednesday morning, the suburban station in Santacruz received mere 2.7m

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