The Bandstand in Bandra west area of Mumbai wore a desserted look amid the ongoing heavy rains in the city. Heavy rains pounded Mumbai and adjoining areas, severely affecting the Central Railway's suburban services due to waterlogging on tracks and also hit the airport operations leading to 50 flight cancellations on Monday. Pics/Shadab Khan
Updated On: 2024-07-08 07:10 PM IST
Compiled by : Asif Ali Sayed
The state government declared a holiday for all schools in Mumbai, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts
Some areas in Mumbai received more than 300 mm of rainfall in just six hours ending at 7 am, causing inundation of roads and low-lying areas
Heavy rains also lashed the city throughout the day, further compounding the woes of residents
Both houses of the Maharashtra legislature were adjourned as many members and officials could not reach the Vidhan Bhavan due to the downpour
Chief Minister Eknath Shinde took stock of the heavy rain situation by chairing a meeting at the Mantralaya and visiting the control room of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis said in the assembly that flooding occurs in Mumbai when there are heavy rains along with high tide
