In Maharashtra, incessant rains have been lashing Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and other coastal areas of the state since last night. The IMD Mumbai has issued "orange" warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall for the next two days in Mumbai and other coastal areas, including Pune.<br />'' <br />''The weather forecast indicates very heavy spells with possibilities of isolated extremely heavy rains. The trend is likely to continue tomorrow as well with little reduced intensity.<br />'' <br />''Meanwhile, water logging has been reported in low lying areas of Hindmata, King Circle, Mahim Junction, SV road, Andheri, Khar subway, KFC Bandra and Chandivali Junction. The Mumbai police has requested commuters to avoid these routes and venture out only if it is essential. <br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The IMD said, Mumbai received very heavy rainfall, wherein 156 mm of rainfall was recorded at Dadar in central Mumbai, 122 mm in Colaba and 97 mm in Santacruz.</span><br />