Mumbai's 300 mm Rain Makes Tuesday Wettest August Day In 20 Years

Mumbai on Tuesday recorded 298 mm of rainfall, the highest in a day in August since 1997, according to data from the India Meteorological Department or IMD.

Vehicles coming from Goa and Pune have been advised not to enter the rain-battered Mumbai as a precautionary measure to avoid a grid-locked situation in the megapolis, the police said.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday ordered suspension of toll collection from vehicles at the entry points of the rain-pounded city and at the Bandra-Worli Sealink till the situation normalised.

Maharashtra government employees have been advised to stay home tomorrow if rains persist, state chief secretary Sumit Mallick said today.

The Western Naval Command today said it has made arrangements to provide shelter to Mumbaikars who were left stranded after heavy rains lashed the metropolis.

With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting an "extremely heavy rainfall" in the next 24 to 48 hours, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today urged the people to stay indoors.

"My silly car down.. had to bail and wade home in thigh deep water.. excitement and frustration," Instagrammed R Madhavan

The matches were re-scheduled as the teams were unable to reach the NSCI SVP Stadium on time.

Mumbai's heaviest rainfall since 2005 paralyzed the metropolis as transport ground to a halt and trading in bond and stock markets were affected.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today spoke to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on the situation arising due to incessant rains in Mumbai and adjoining areas and promised all possible support from the Centre.

The city of Mumbai is facing one of the worst rains this season and there seems to be no respite coming in the following hours too. If you are lucky enough to be under a roof, bless your Gods; but if you are stuck in a car somewhere in the city, here are some handy tips that you need to keep in mind to avoid damaging your car but more importantly yourself.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today visited the State Disaster Management Control (SDMC) room in Mumbai and took stock of the situation arising out of the heavy rainfall that has crippled transport services and thrown normal life out of gear in the metropolis.

On Twitter, Mumbaikars came forward to help fellow residents with generous offers of food, water, chai and even shelter. The hashtag #RainHosts soon began trending after many tweeted with offers to host people as rain battered the city.

"Traffic smooth and free flowing..traffic police on the streets to help. well done," tweeted Raveena Tandon

As incessant downpour lashed Mumbai, the city airport saw many flight disruptions since morning, airport officials said.

The Mumbai Police, which has been tweeting updates as the city dissolves in chaos after heavy rain, has asked people to "avoid waterfronts, sitting on tetrapods or on promenades" with a high tide of 3.32 metres which was expected at 4:40 pm. It has also asked Mumbaikars to cooperate with policemen on duty.

The western coast of Maharashtra, including Mumbai, is expected to receive "extremely heavy rainfall" in the next 24 to 48 hours and various government establishments, including airports, have been warned, the MeT department said.

Every minute of Mumbai's day today was nightmarish after the city received over 10 times the rain that it gets during the monsoon. Four inches of rain were recorded in just four hours this morning - and by then, the financial capital was gridlocked with traffic.

The weather office has sounded a "red alert" for heavy rain today in Mumbai, which reported nearly 300 mm of rain in some parts of the city on Tuesday - at least 10 times more than normal. Five people were killed in Mumbai and Thane in incidents blamed on the incessant downpour. Schools and colleges will be closed today. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis tweeted to say...

While most people on social media advised others to stay in and stay safe, some tweeted the funniest jokes in just 140 characters.

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 paralysed by floods.

As Mumbai braced for what could be the worst rain and flooding in the city since 2005, many on social media dreaded that it could be unprecedented and worse than before.

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 paralysed by floods. It has been raining incessantly since morning and if it continues till high tide in the evening, the India's commercial capital could be in for hours of flooding, traffic jams and stranded cars on the roads.

The rains are in full spate in Mumbai and if the weather department is to be believed, you can expect more showers throughout the day.