As the city gears up for Ganesh Visarjan, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, and Raigad. The warning indicates the likelihood of heavy spells of rain at isolated locations.

According to the forecast, Mumbai and its suburbs can expect a generally cloudy sky with moderate to heavy showers through the day. The IMD has further cautioned that very heavy rainfall is possible in suburban areas late Saturday night or during the early hours of Sunday.

Tidal conditions are also expected to be significant. A high tide measuring 4.20 metres is scheduled for 11:09 am, followed by another at 3.87 metres around 11:17 pm. Low tide levels are forecast at 1.41 metres at 5:13 pm on Saturday and 0.69 metres at 5:06 am on Sunday.