Diwali: Delhi's air quality turns 'severe'; firecrackers add to misery

However, IMD has said that a fresh western disturbance could increase the wind speed and improve the air quality in Delhi-NCR

Monsoon bonanza: India received 27 per cent more rainfall than normal in August

The overall rainfall recorded in India from June 1 to August 31 was 10 per cent more than normal

Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Raigad is very likely to receive heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places till Sunday

The downpour may lead to major traffic disruption due to heavy water logging and there is an increased chance of road accidents, IMD warned

averageThe state received 826.7 mm rainfall from June 1 to August 17, as against the normal average of 713.7 mm for the same period

Districts in Western Maharashtra, including Pune, Kolhapur, Satara and Sangli, are expected to receive strong spells of showers, IMD said

The 'BSE' signage atop the towers broke-off and was dangling from the facade of the building, officials said

Mumbai and its neighbouring areas witnessed heavy rains, causing water-logging in low lying areas and disrupting rail and road traffic

BMC appealed to residents to stay at home and urged commercial establishments to remain closed on Tuesday

Officials say this can help improve 3-6 hours prediction of extreme weather events, especially for issuing nowcasts