Some parts received more than 300 mm rainfall just in 6 hours between 1 am & 6 am Monday, resulting in severe waterlogging & disrupting suburban train services & flight operations.
The seasonal monsoon rains, which start at the end of May, bring respite after a scorching summer but have also triggered widespread flooding in recent years.
There are two favourable synoptic situations for heavy to very heavy rains in Mumbai today and in the next few days, Dr Jayant Sarkar, head of the Regional Meteorological Centre said.
Mumbai witnessed over 100mm rainfall in just six hours Sunday due to a sudden change in climatic conditions, according to India Meteorological Department.
Rain is expected in the region over the next 4-5 days with Mumbai and Thane likely to witness maximum showers on Friday and Saturday, the Met Department said.
Along with buses and trains, the Western Express Highway was also blocked in Mumbai's Malad area due to landslides, following heavy rainfall Monday night.
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