Heavy rains, dust storm batter Mumbai, hoarding collapses killing 4

Heavy rains, accompanied by thunderstorms and massive dust storms in isolated pockets, lashed Mumbai on Monday. (Express photo by Amit Chakravarty)

Central railway services were largely affected, with the IMD issuing a nowcast warning for the district. (Express photo by Amit Chakravarty)

Following the rains, a huge hoarding collapsed in the city’s Ghatkopar suburb, resulting in several people being trapped. (Express photo by Deepak Joshi)

Four people have been killed in the incident, with 62 people who have been rescued sustaining injuries. (Express photo by Deepak Joshi)

The IMD also upgraded its yellow alert for Thane and Satara which experienced heavy downpour. (Express photo by Ganesh Shirsekar)

Several pockets of Thane districts such as Kalyan, Ambernath, Diva, Mumbra among others also received heavy showers, with trees uprooted at some spots. (Express photo by Ganesh Shirsekar)

Eastern suburbs of Mumbai experienced a light drizzle. (Express photo by Deepak Joshi)

Power supply issues were also reported in Matunga, Dadar and Prabhadevi. (Express Photo by Deepak Joshi)

The weather bureau also stated the possibility of hail in isolated pockets. (Express photo by Vallabh Ozarkar)