Mumbai sees heavy rainfall, waterlogging in several parts of city

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 16 (ANI): Maharashtra capital city, Mumbai, witnessed heavy rainfall leading to waterlogging and reduced visibility in several areas of the city.

Visuals from Sion and Dadar railway stations show railway tracks filled with water as heavy rainfall has lashed Mumbai since last night.

Mumbai police advised people to avoid non-essential travel.

In a post on X, Mumbai Police wrote, Mumbai is experiencing heavy rainfall with an Orange Alert in effect. Waterlogging and reduced visibility have been reported in several areas. Mumbaikars are advised to avoid non-essential travel and to exercise caution while venturing out. Police have been instructed to be on high alert, and the Mumbai Police is alert and ready to help Mumbaikars. In case of any emergency, dial 100 / 112 / 103.

In a tragic incident, two people were killed and two others injured as a landslide hit Jankalayan Society in Mumbai, an official said on Saturday.

According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the incident happened in Jankalyan Society, Varsha Nagar, Vikhroli Park Site, Vikhroli (W) in Mumbai. (ANI)

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