Mumbai experienced significant disruptions due to incessant rainfall, leading to waterlogging and traffic snarls, particularly in the island city. The IMD upgraded its alert to orange, forecasting intense rainfall for Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad. Train services on the Central and Harbour lines were impacted, with road traffic severely affected in low-lying areas, prompting bus diversions and road closures.
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