NEW DELHI, June 8 (Xinhua) -- India's Meteorological department on Friday issued a warning of heavy rainfall for the weekend in India's western city of Mumbai.

Following the warning, the Mumbai city has been put on alert and it has asked residents to stay indoors.

"As rainfall activity is likely to enhance from 8th June with further increase on 9th June, people are advised to abstain from outdoor activities as much as possible during the period and also watch for weather," the local Meteorological department centre said.

Local government officials said the civic authorities have geared up to deal with any eventuality in view of the heavy downpour warning. Officials said disaster management teams and some Navy personnel have also been kept ready.

"Leaves of all the senior officials, including deputy municipal commissioners, assistant commissioners and heads of departments have been cancelled," a statement issued by Mumbai's municipal corporation said.?