Heavy rain paralyses India's financial capital Mumbai

Heavy rainfall has caused severe disruption in Mumbai, India's financial capital. The heavy downpour has led to the rescue of nearly 600 people from a stalled monorail system, and 350 others have been shifted to shelters as a precautionary measure. The heavy rain has resulted in waterlogging in several parts of the city, causing major traffic jams and disrupting transportation. Many low-lying areas have been submerged, forcing authorities to evacuate residents to safer locations. The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for the city, predicting extremely heavy rainfall over the next few days. Authorities have advised residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. Emergency services have been deployed to assist in rescue and relief operations. The heavy rainfall has once again highlighted the city's poor drainage infrastructure, which has been a long-standing issue. Experts have called for the implementation of better urban planning and infrastructure development to mitigate the impact of such natural disasters in the future.