265 mm Rain in 24 Hours: Mumbai Waterlogged, BMC Declares Holiday for Schools
Mumbai, India's financial capital, has once again been gripped by heavy monsoon rains.
The city recorded over 265 millimeters of rainfall in the last 24 hours, disrupting daily life and causing widespread waterlogging.
Low-lying areas of the city are submerged, roads are inundated, and traffic has been severely affected.Photo: Dibakar Roy / PexelsIn view of the gravity of the situation, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has declared a holiday for all schools.
This decision has been taken to ensure the safety of students and protect them from the risk of traversing waterlogged areas.
Parents have also been urged to keep their children at home and avoid unnecessary travel.Waterlogging and Impact on Traffic Across the CitySeveral key areas of Mumbai, including Sion, Hindmata, Andheri Subway, and Malad, are experiencing knee-deep waterlogging.