Mumbai's Khar area faced waterlogging after Monday's heavy rainfall, disrupting daily life and raising concerns about monsoon preparedness. The IMD forecasts continued heavy rainfall, while the early monsoon arrival claimed five lives in Maharashtra. Water ingress at a Metro Line 3 station highlights drainage concerns as the city braces for more intense weather.
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