Heavy rains lash Mumbai, causing flooding, train delays, and flight diversions, with red alerts issued by IMD.

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert predicting extremely heavy rainfall in Mumbai till 8:30 am on Thursday. Schools and colleges in Mumbai and its suburbs will remain shut on Thursday. 

The India meteorological department (IMD) on Wednesday evening issued a red alert for Mumbai and its neighbouring districts, predicting 'extremely heavy rainfall'.

There were chaotic scenes in Mumbai on Wednesday evening as heavy rain lashed the city after the weather department issued a red alert earlier in the day. Due to heavy rain, several roads were severely waterlogged, bringing vehicular traffic to a standstill.

Mumbai Rains: Heavy rains in Mumbai caused flight disruptions and waterlogging in low-lying areas. Two flights were diverted, and seven had to go around at the airport.

The fire service had to evacuate more than 40 people from a flooded holiday park - and more rain is on the way

Heavy rain in Mumbai this evening flooded many roads and led to some flight diversions. Vehicles moved slowly on the flooded roads, leading to traffic jams in many parts of the country's financial capital.

Firefighters and police are working at Billing Aquadrome holiday park, West Northamptonshire Council said