India: 200 mm of rain in a few hours in Mumbai, disrupting normal life

According to Indian media, Mumbai received heavy rains yesterday, with about 200 mm of rain recorded in different parts of the city in 12 hours, resulting in flooding in low-lying areas._x000D_
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The heavy rains caused flooding, while the rain also damaged trees and houses, submerged several roads, and affected train traffic._x000D_
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In addition, due to continuous rains, normal life was disrupted in Thane, Palghar, and Navi Mumbai, as well as in the Pune region._x000D_
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According to media reports, landslides occurred in Pune, communication roads were affected due to the flood situation, while people were evacuated from flood-affected areas and shifted to safer places._x000D_
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According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the eastern suburbs of the city recorded an average of 186 mm of rainfall between 8 am and 8 pm, followed by 168 mm in the western suburbs and 129 mm in the island city._x000D_
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The municipal corporation said that the Vikhroli West area in the eastern suburbs of the city recorded more than 260 mm of rainfall in 12 hours, besides Powai, Bhandup, Malad, Kandivali, Jogeshwari and Andheri received more than 210 mm of rainfall.