India, Aug. 19 -- Heavy rains lashed Mumbai for a second consecutive day on Tuesday, inundating streets and causing major disruptions to road traffic and local train services, the city's lifeline, officials said. Schools, colleges, and government as well as semi-government offices were closed due to the relentless downpour that brought daily life to a standstill.

Mumbai Police and civic authorities urged residents to leave their homes only when necessary and appealed to private companies to permit employees to work from home. Despite these safeguards in place, thousands of people across Mumbai battled the deluge as they stepped out of their homes.

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