Mumbai: Mumbai and its surrounding regions woke up to light to moderate rainfall and cloudy skies on Tuesday. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), spells of moderate to heavy rain are expected to lash Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai and Palghar today.

The weather bureau has cautioned that certain pockets may experience intense showers during the day. Meanwhile, districts in the Konkan region, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg, have been placed under a yellow alert owing to heavy rainfall forecasts.

In Mumbai, light drizzle that started at dawn is expected to intensify into heavier spells by afternoon and evening. The sky is likely to remain overcast throughout the day, keeping the maximum temperature between 25 and 30 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels are hovering around 85 percent, adding to the muggy conditions. Coastal areas may see rough sea conditions with high waves, prompting authorities to advise caution for those visiting beaches.

Neighbouring Thane and Navi Mumbai are also bracing for similar weather. The morning hours are predicted to bring scattered light showers, but rainfall intensity could rise in the latter half of the day. Average temperatures will range between 24 and 29 degrees Celsius, accompanied by winds blowing at speeds of 12–18 kmph. With the likelihood of traffic congestion and waterlogging in low-lying areas, citizens have been urged to plan their travel accordingly.

In Palghar district, the weather is expected to remain unpredictable, with isolated light showers in some areas and heavy downpour in others. Temperatures will remain moderate, between 24 and 29 degrees Celsius. The district administration has sounded an advisory for fishermen, warning them against venturing into the sea due to the possibility of strong winds coupled with rain.

Further south along the Konkan coast, the situation is expected to be intense. Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts, which have already been witnessing heavy rain over the past few days, are on high alert. A yellow alert has been issued by the IMD, and residents in hilly regions of Raigad have been particularly warned about the risk of landslides. Day temperatures in these districts are likely to settle between 24 and 28 degrees Celsius.

Thane: The Anti-Extortion Cell of the Thane Police arrested three individuals for allegedly possessing four country-made revolvers and eight live cartridges worth ₹1.82 lakh in Thane.

The accused have been identified as Akshay Sahani (20), a resident of Delhi; Bintu Gaur (26), a resident of Uttar Pradesh; and Akash Verma (26), also a resident of Delhi.

Acting on a tip-off from a reliable informer on August 30, police learned that three individuals had come to the Kalyan station area intending to sell arms. A team was formed, and a trap was laid at the location.

The suspects were intercepted, and during the search, police recovered two country-made revolvers, two duplicate revolvers, and six live cartridges. The accused were then taken to the police station for further investigation. An FIR has been registered against them under the relevant sections of the Arms Act.

Shailesh Salvi, Senior Police Inspector from the Anti-Extortion Cell, said, “We apprehended the accused and later produced them in court, where they were remanded in police custody until September 4 for further investigation.”

Police sources added that investigations are underway to determine the source of the weapons and their intended buyers.

Palghar: A 31-year-old woman advocate from Virar has filed a police complaint alleging molestation and intimidation while traveling in an autorickshaw at Global City, Virar (West).

According to the FIR registered at Bolinj Police Station, the incident occurred around 11:40 a.m. on August 29 when the complainant, identified as Renuka Manoj Kumar Saraswat, was on her way from the Global City rickshaw stand to Virar railway station.

The complaint states that an unknown male passenger seated next to her touched her arm inappropriately and made objectionable remarks, calling her “baby” and asking her to hold his hand. The man then allegedly telephoned another person, identified as Advocate Yadav (full name and address unknown), who arrived at the spot.

The complainant further alleged that Advocate Yadav peeped into the autorickshaw and threatened her, saying, “I will tell you what molestation really means. Who is your senior?” He also allegedly abused her in foul language.

Police have booked the case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) – Sections 74, 79, 351(2), 352, and 3(5). No arrests have been made so far.