Mumbai all set to face first rains of the season

A life guard stands near a red flag on the Arabian sea as strong winds gather around the coast. (Photo: AP/Rajanish Kakade)

People are seen along Mumbai's coast as dark clouds gather in the sky. (Photo: AP/Rafiq Maqbool)

A plainclothes policeman is seen ushering people away from the sea to stay away from the strong cyclonic winds. (Photo: AP/Rafiq Maqbool)

A group of girls stand at Mumbai's shoreline on the onset of the monsoon. (Photo: AP/Rafiq Maqbool)

A lifeguard is pictured at Girgaon Chowpatty in Mumbai. A red flag has been erected, advising people to keep a safe distance from the shore. (Photo: AP/Rajanish Kakade)

A policeman walks along Mumbai's Marine Drive warning people about the imminent Cyclone Vayu set to hit the western coast. (Photo: AP/Rajanish Kakade)

The coast along Mumbai has been cordoned off due to strong cyclonic winds raging in the city. A lifeguard is also pictured. (Photo: AP/Rajanish Kakade)

A policeman is seen gesturing people away from Marine Drive in Mumbai. The western coast is bracing itself for a cyclonic storm.(Photo: AP/Rajanish Kakade)