Mumbai Rains: The southwest monsoon reached Mumbai early Wednesday morning - a day ahead of schedule - with heavy rainfall over the city and nearby suburban areas leading to flooded roads and disruptions in train and bus services
The monsoon reached Mumbai and its suburbs this morning - a day ahead of schedule - with heavy rainfall leading to flooded roads and closed subways. Traffic and daily life was affected in many parts of the city, as were local bus and train services.
A man rides a scooter through a waterlogged road during monsoon rain showers in Mumbai. (Reuters)
MUMBAI: The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation Limited (MSRDC) has set up a monsoon control centre for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
The centre was set up to maintain condition of roads, flyovers and bridges during the monsoon season to ensure smooth flow of traffic.
The control room will be accessible on phone numbers - 02226517935/26420914 and mobile phone number 8850421579 for citizens.
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