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 rainfall coupled with strong winds lashed Mumbai and its suburbs this morning, leading to flooding in some low-lying areas, civic officials said.
A gulmohar tree planted by Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray at Shivaji Park ground in central Mumbai fell due to heavy rains and gusty winds on Monday, a civic official said.
Shops, food outlets at the popular Juhu beach in Mumbai were flooded when they were hit with a high tide that rose to 4.87 metres on the day the weather office issued a red alert warning heavy rainfall over metropolis.
Tara Sutaria's chic white co-ord set has nothing on the Mumbai monsoon coming in the way
At least two dams supplying water to Mumbai and located in Palghar district - Modak Sagar and Tansa - have started overflowing due to incessant rains in their catchment areas, an official said on Thursday.
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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