In Photos: Heavy rains disrupt Mumbai - flight delays, traffic chaos, and waterlogging

Updated On Jul 12, 2024 02:20 pm IST

Intense spells of rain have caused waterlogging, traffic issues and more in Mumbai

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Extremely heavy rains in Mumbai, have lead to waterlogging across the city. From the morning of July 11-12 Colaba recorded 86 mm of rain and Santa Cruz recorded 115 mm of rain. Pictured here - Postal Colony, Chembur(Satish Bate/Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 12, 2024 02:20 pm IST

Extremely heavy rains in Mumbai, have lead to waterlogging across the city. From the morning of July 11-12 Colaba recorded 86 mm of rain and Santa Cruz recorded 115 mm of rain. Pictured here - Postal Colony, Chembur(Satish Bate/Hindustan Times)

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The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for the city till Saturday and the city is expected to have intense spells of rain in isolated areas.(Satish Bate/Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 12, 2024 02:20 pm IST

The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for the city till Saturday and the city is expected to have intense spells of rain in isolated areas.(Satish Bate/Hindustan Times)

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Moderate to heavy showers are likely to continue in the city till July 15, as well as in adjoining districts. (Satish Bate/Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 12, 2024 02:20 pm IST

Moderate to heavy showers are likely to continue in the city till July 15, as well as in adjoining districts. (Satish Bate/Hindustan Times)

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Earlier in the week, Mumbai experienced intense rainfall, leading to major waterlogging and flooding of suburban railway stations, with 170 mm of rain being recorded in 3 hours. (PTI Photo) (PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Earlier in the week, Mumbai experienced intense rainfall, leading to major waterlogging and flooding of suburban railway stations, with 170 mm of rain being recorded in 3 hours. (PTI Photo) (PTI)

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Bus routes have also been diverted due to waterlogging in the city. Commuters have also complained of delays on the public suburban trains, which are the lifeline of the city. (Satish Bate/Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 12, 2024 02:20 pm IST

Bus routes have also been diverted due to waterlogging in the city. Commuters have also complained of delays on the public suburban trains, which are the lifeline of the city. (Satish Bate/Hindustan Times)

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The heavy rains have not only caused issues on ground, but have also led to air traffic congestion. (PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 12, 2024 02:20 pm IST

The heavy rains have not only caused issues on ground, but have also led to air traffic congestion. (PTI)

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