Mumbai Deluged by Record Rainfall

Mumbai was paralyzed by nearly 200 mm of rain in 12 hours, triggering severe flooding, train delays, and a fatality from a treefall.

The airport runway was closed for an hour and numerous flights were diverted.

A multi-storey chawl collapsed in Mankhurd with several feared trapped, while schools and colleges were ordered shut on Monday.

The IMD issued an orange alert for the city and surrounding districts, warning of further intense downpours.