Mumbai has been experiencing heavy rain for the last 24 hours. The city and the suburbs are expected to get moderate to heavy spells of rain today, as per the India Meterlogocial Department (IMD) and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
Heavy rains lashed parts of Delhi-NCR for the second consecutive day on Friday, causing waterlogging, traffic jams, rain-related accidents, casualties, and injuries that prompted the government to take measures to tackle the situation.
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor has been making steady progress since work began in November 2021. The project initially faced delays due to challenges in land acquisition.
In the aftermath of cyclone 'Remal' Metro services were disrupted on Monday due to waterlogging on tracks between Park Street and Esplanade Metro station amidst the heavy downpour in Kolkata in the morning. The subway of Park Street Metro station was also inundated.
Heavy downpour, followed by floods in Afghanistan has claimed lives of at least 14 people, and has also resulted in widespread destruction across the nation, according to TOLOnews.
At least 17 people have been killed in flash floods triggered by heavy downpour across Oman since Sunday, CNN reported, citing the country's National Committee for Emergency Management (NCEM) reports.
At least 14 people were killed following lightning strikes in Balochistan and Punjab as heavy downpours hit parts of provinces on Saturday, Geo News reported, citing officials.
The heavy downpour that started on Wednesday morning has resulted in roads blockages and waterlogging, further increasing the difficulty for the people of the city, who already are facing the harsh winter.
As Cyclone Michaung approaches towards the North Tamil Nadu coasts, several areas of Chennai were left inundated due to heavy rainfall and severe waterlogging.
Eleven express trains from Chennai Central were cancelled on Monday after the water level reached the danger mark at Bridge No. 14 between Vyasarpadi and Basin Bridge owing to heavy downpours.
Normal life was disrupted as the general public struggled with their day-to-day chores. Rainwater flooded main roads, streets and common routes used for daily commuting.