Extremely heavy rain possible, red alert issued for Pune: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Pune and Satara districts in Maharashtra with a forecast of "extremely heavy rainfall" on Monday. "Districts in western Maharashtra are expected to receive strong spells of showers in the week beginning Monday," an official said. The forecast predicted heavy rainfall at isolated places in Mumbai, Raigad and Palghar, he added.