Mumbai, Aug. 19 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) today declared a red alert for "extremely heavy rainfall" across Mumbai and its suburbs, prompting authorities to enforce a citywide shutdown.
With torrential rains battering the metropolis, the District Disaster Management Authority directed all government and semi-government offices, including Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) establishments, to remain closed except for essential services.
The BMC also issued an urgent advisory to private offices and commercial establishments in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, urging them to mandate work-from-home arrangements and restrict non-essential travel. The advisory stressed the need to adapt operations to weather conditions wh...