Mumbai Rains Live Updates: Red alert issued for today; all govt, semi-govt offices, schools, colleges to remain closed, private offices advised WFH; several flights delayed, Andheri subway flooded

 

Two deaths were reported in Mumbai as torrential rains of 500mm over 84 hours disrupted normal life, prompting the India Meteorological Department to issue the season’s first red alert for August 18-19. One person died in a compound wall collapse at Napean Sea Road, while another was electrocuted in Kanjurmarg. In response, BMC and civic bodies of Navi Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, and Mira Bhayander declared holidays for all schools and colleges. Mumbai University postponed 32 exams scheduled for Tuesday to August 23. Roads in areas like Chembur and Dadar were flooded, a man went missing in Mithi river, and another was injured by a falling tree