8 die in Maharashtra as heavy rains to continue until tomorrow

Weather department warns of more downpour in several other states

- BY ANUPAM VARMA

At least eight people have died so far amid heavy rain and floods in various parts of Maharashtra, even as the weather department forecast heavy downpour today and until tomorrow.

Rain lashed all parts of the state on Sunday and Monday, and the rain is expected to continue with the same intensity in Mumbai for the next two days. After that, it will decrease on Friday. The weather bureau issued a warning of extremely heavy rain for Mumbai, Thane and Palghar districts yesterday and appealed to people to venture out only if necessary.

Danger level

Meanwhile, the Mithi river flowing through Mumbai has crossed the danger level.