India, Aug. 19 -- Mumbai and its suburbs have been witnessing relentless rain for the past three days, leading to traffic snarls, waterlogging in several parts of the city, and multiple casualties. The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Tuesday, warning of the likelihood of extremely heavy rainfall. In response, authorities have ordered the closure of all schools and colleges in the city for the day.

Beyond Mumbai, several regions of Maharashtra, including Ratnagiri, Raigad, and Hingoli, have also received heavy rainfall.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Hindustan Times....