Rain fury kills 33 in Mumbai, cripples air, rail, road traffic

Torrential rains wreaked havoc in the city on Sunday, leaving 33 dead, Report informs, citing Times of India. The downpour began in the early hours of Sunday and continued through the day.

“Saddened by the loss of lives due to wall collapses in Chembur and Vikhroli in Mumbai,” PM Narendra Modi tweeted. He announced Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund to the next of kin of those who died in the landslides and Rs 50,000 to those injured.

According to the newspaper, rescue operations are continuing at the scene of the incidents, and the number of victims may increase.

The central government and authorities of the state of Maharashtra, whose capital is Mumbai, announced assistance to the families of those killed and injured.

According to meteorologists, about 200 mm of precipitation was recorded in Mumbai from last Saturday evening to Sunday morning. The downpours caused severe flooding in the low-lying areas of the city. The collapse of buildings caused by mudflows and flooding occurred in Chembur, Vikhroli, Bhandpur.

Meteorologists warn that powerful monsoon rains in Mumbai could continue in the coming days.