Mumbai experienced heavy pre-monsoon showers on Tuesday evening, with Jogeshwari receiving the highest rainfall at 63mm. The IMD forecasts thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds up to 60kmph for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, and Palghar districts throughout the week. Waterlogging shut down the Andheri subway, causing traffic congestion. Raigad is expected to face very heavy rainfall on Thursday and Friday.
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With the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) set to resume on Saturday, TimesofIndia.com delves deep into the lives of the individuals who manage everything from booking flights, hotels, and cabs to ensuring the safety and comfort of players and their travelling families, especially in extraordinary situations like the one that unfolded on May 8 in Dharamsala.
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