Mumbai: People wade through a waterlogged street after heavy rain at Parel area
Mumbai has been witnessing heavy rainfall for past few days now as the southwest monsoon hit the financial capital of India on June 9. The rains caused flooding and waterlogging in various parts of the city today. On Saturday morning, several areas in Sion East and Andheri subway have been flooded due to the rain.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heavy rain warning for Mumbai on June 13-14 in addition to a tidal wave warning, prompting the city civic body to alert all the disaster management agencies. Meanwhile, Mumbai Mayor Kishori Kishor Pednekar has notified that strict action would be taken against those who are found dumping garbage in the drains and gutters.
