At least a dozen people complained of suffocation and two reportedly fainted. One woman was hospitalised, but her condition was said to be stable.

The IMD has issued rainfall alerts for Maharashtra, with Mumbai and Pune under scrutiny as monsoon intensifies. Mumbai faces heavy to very heavy rainfall, potentially causing waterlogging and traffic disruptions.

Mumbai remained under a red alert on Wednesday as heavy rains disrupted trains, flights, and daily life across the city. A red alert was issued in Raigad and Pune's ghat areas.