Mumbai Faces Severe Disruption Amid Torrential Rains and Red Alert

Heavy rainfall has led to widespread waterlogging, traffic chaos, and flight and train delays, prompting school and college closures in Mumbai.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Mumbai, predicting extremely heavy rainfall until Thursday morning.
Significant waterlogging has been reported in various parts of the city, including Mulund, Bhandup, and Andheri, causing traffic snarls and road closures.
Local train services on the Central and Harbour lines have been disrupted due to submerged tracks, with delays of up to an hour reported.
Flight operations at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport have been severely affected, with several flights diverted or delayed.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has declared a holiday for all schools and colleges in Mumbai for Thursday, urging residents to stay indoors unless necessary.