The blinding downpour in the state, especially Mumbai, has reduced visibility, leading to a slowdown in vehicular movements, while schools, colleges, and civic offices remain shut.

An employee who refused to come to office during heavy rainfall in Mumbai — giving a no-nonsense response to her manager — has gone viral online for her spunk.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has clarified that reports of Mumbai schools and colleges being closed on August 20 due to heavy rainfall

The IMD warns of heavy rains in Maharashtra, Telangana, and Odisha, with alerts impacting Mumbai and surrounding areas. More rain is expected.

The IMD has issued a red alert for very heavy rain in Mumbai on August 20. Over 780 passengers were rescued from stuck Monorail trains.

Mumbai faced heavy rainfall, with areas receiving 40 to 65 mm within an hour. Vikhroli recorded the highest at 194.5 mm, causing waterlogging and disrupting local train services. Schools and government offices closed,

With Mumbai rains raising infection risks, here are doctor-recommended tips to protect yourself and your family from cholera, typhoid, and other waterborne diseases.