UP: Thunderstorm with dust storm likely over Ghaziabad, Meerut, Aligarh in next 3 hours

India Meteorological Department, Lucknow on Thursday said that thunderstorm accompanied with rain/dust storm is very likely to occur during next three hours over some areas in Baghpat, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Aligarh and adjoining areas.

Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast "very heavy" rainfall in Mumbai over the weekend and has advised people to stay indoors on Friday and Saturday.

"As rainfall activity is likely to enhance from June 8 with further increase on June 9, people are advised to abstain from outdoor activities as much as possible during the period and also watch for weather updates from the Regional Meteorological Centre, Mumbai," the weather department said in a statement.

As rains soaked Mumbai on Thursday, at least three flights, including a Jet Airways flight from London, were diverted and train services in the suburban section reported delays.

The weather department had earlier issued a red alert of extremely heavy rainfall for June 8 in Goa.