Rain mayhem in Mumbai: Waterlogged streets, schools and colleges shut, train service hits

Mumbai experienced a tumultuous start to the week as the city witnessed exceptionally heavy rainfall within a 24-hour period. The IMD had issued a yellow alert, suggesting the likelihood of heavy rain activity at isolated locations for the next 24 hours. However, the intensity of the downpour that Mumbai received within a mere three-hour window surpassed expectations. (Picture credit: Sanjay Hadkar)

In the past 24 hours, Mumbai has recorded a record 266mm of rain, marking the second-highest rainfall in a decade. While the rain brought much-needed relief from the heat, it also posed challenges for commuters and residents who had to travel through waterlogged streets. (Picture credit: IANS)

Delivery drivers were forced to ride through waterlogged streets to fulfill their deliveries despite the harsh weather conditions in Mumbai. (Picture credit: Reuters)

People could be observed riding their bikes through the subway to get to their destinations as heavy rainfall prohibited drivers from taking normal routes. (Picture credit: Reuters)

Heavy rain brough Mumbai to halt, road and rail traffic at a standstill leading to a temporary closing of schools in Mumbai. Mumbai University canceled exams scheduled for today due to the heavy rains. Revised dates for the exams to be released soon. (Picture credit: PTI)

Police could be seen seeking shelter from the heavy rainfall under a structure at Wankhede stadium. (Picture credit: Reuters)

People were seen walking through the waterlogged subway with umbrellas in hand to get to their destinations. The relentless downpour has led to significant waterlogging, disrupting daily life and causing traffic congestion across various parts of Mumbai. (Picture credit: Reuters)