Mumbai is bracing for what weather officials believe could be the heaviest and longest bout of rain since July 26, 2005, when the city was devastated by floods. With no sign of downpour subsiding, weathermen predict rains to continue for at least 48 hours. Share your pictures, videos and information with us, using the form below or via WhatsApp on this number: 9560054174
Heavy rains accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning lashed several parts of Mumbai late Thursday evening.
The Zomato food delivery partner walked in heavy Mumbai rains on Wednesday to deliver the food after his bike broke down.
The death of 45-year-old Vimal Anil Gaikwad after she fell into a manhole in a waterlogged street last night has put the spotlight on Mumbai's manhole tragedies and the lives they have claimed in the past few years.
The India Meteorological Department earlier issued a red alert for Mumbai and its adjoining districts Thane, Palghar, and Raigad for Thursday.
Mumbai Police have filed an accidental death report (ADR) over the death of a 45-year-old woman after falling into a drain during heavy rain yesterday. Thecivic body has also ordered an inquiry into the incident thatoccurred late at night in Andheri.
With the monsoon in full force, roads in Mumbai's eastern suburbs are now littered with potholes. 28-year-old Shyamdas Salve had a narrow escape while travelling in Ghatkopar. His bike hit a pothole, causing him and his friend to skid and fall. "I bruised my hand and legs and had to go to the hospital for treatment, my friend too suffered injuries. After the incident I'm scared to ride bikes, but what's the other option?" asked Mr Salve.
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