Schools closed in the western suburbs of Mumbai after heavy rains lashed the city on Friday. Photo: Paul Noronha
The financial capital of India, Mumbai, came to a standstill on Friday after heavy rains lashed the city overnight resulting in cancellation and delays in the train and flight services. Schools declared a holiday due to the flood situation in the city.
Water inundation on the roads led to vehicles breaking down. Photo: Vivek Bendre
Rains disrupt Mumbai local train services. A scene at a Western line railway station. Photo: Paul Noronha
People wade through a flooded street in central Mumbai after a heavy downpour in Mumbai. Photo: Vivek Bendre
The rains caused water-logging in almost all low-lying areas of Mumbai and its suburbs including Kurla, Chembur, Tilak Nagar, Andheri, Parel, Lower Parel, Thane, Navi Mumbai and Dombivili. A flooded street in central Mumbai. Photo: Vivek Bendre
No respite: IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rains in some areas. Photo: Vivek Bendre
Water logging in the western suburbs of Mumbai. Photo: Paul Noronha
People are helped by police personnel as they cross a flooded road during heavy rains in Mumbai. Photo: Reuters
Water logging due to continuous rains resulted in huge traffic jams. Photo: Reuters
Business comes to a standstill in Mumbai. Photo: Paul Noronha
Malls carried a deserted look after heavy rains lashed Mumbai. Photo: Paul Noronha
Mumbaikars stayed indoors on Friday after overnight rains that brought the city to a standstill. Photo: Paul Noronha
Published on June 19, 2015
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