Heavy downpour continues in Mumbai, throws normal life, traffic out of gear

Starting Monday night, Mumbai and its surrounding areas have been experiencing incessant heavy rainfall, leading to waterlogging in sevral areas and disruption of transport services in the city. The rain is expected to further intensify as Indian Meteorological department has issued a "red alert" in the city for Tuesday and Wednesday.(Express Photo by Ganesh Shirsekar)

Mumbai, Thane and Raigad districts are expected to receive showers for the next 48 hours and people have been advised to stay indoors unless there is an emergency. (Source: ANI)

Following the weather forecast, the state disaster management unit and fire brigade have been put on standby to conduct rescue and relief work. (Source: ANI)

BMC commissioner I S Chahal (left) inspecting Mithi river at BKC Junction earlier today.(Express Photo by Ganesh Shirsekar)

Several areas in the city and suburbs received more than 200 mm rainfall since Monday night and heavy showers were likely to continue for next 48 hours. (Express Photo)

Several areas are waterlogged in the city, hampering the movement of people. Transport services on the main and harbour lines of Vadala and Parel remain suspended. However, shuttle services between Vashi, Panvel and Kalyan are operating as of now, Mumbai’s Central Rail Chief Public Relations Officer confirmed. (Express Photo by Ganesh Shirsekar)

From 8:30 to 11:30 am, Mumbai's Colaba station recorded 6 mm of rainfall while the Santacruz observatory recorded 19 mm rain. Thane district reported 16 mm of rainfall during the same period (Source: ANI)

BMC commissioner I S Chahal (left) inspecting Mithi river at BKC Junction earlier today.(Express Photo)