Mumbai rains paralyze city
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Press Trust of India on MSNFlood-like situation in parts of Gujarat amid heavy rain; several evacuated
Several teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and state unit SDRF were mobilised to carry out relief and rescue operations in the affected areas.
IndiGo, SpiceJet, Akasa Air and Air India have issued advisories after nearly 200 mm of rain fell in 11 hours, causing waterlogging and disruptions in Mumbai.
Dow University of Health Sciences also announces closure; shutdown will apply to all public and private institutions within Karachi division.
Widespread rainfall is set to drench most parts of India, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting extremely heavy showers over Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Telangana.
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Khaleej Times on MSNPakistan: Karachi declares emergency due to heavy rain; six killed, flights hit
Pakistan's Karachi continued to reel under the impact of unprecedented monsoon rains on Tuesday, which have claimed at least six lives, as reported by Dawn. Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab has declared a rain emergency amid warnings of more showers to come.
Gujarat faces torrential rains, IMD predicts heavy showers in coastal districts, NDRF and SDRF teams deployed for emergencies.
Heavy rain once again triggered severe waterlogging across Mumbai on Wednesday, forcing the cancellation of several local train services and leaving commuters stranded. The downpour disrupted daily life and caused major delays,
The cumulative rainfall recorded at the India Meteorological Department’s Santacruz observatory in Mumbai for the month of August till now is 954 mm.