Heavy rains paralyse Mumbai, at least four dead


  • World
  • Thursday, 26 Sep 2024

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Torrential rain lashed India's financial capital Mumbai, triggering floods and killing at least four people as well as paralysing the city and forcing schools to close on Thursday.

Some parts of Mumbai recorded around 275 mm (11 inches) of rain on Wednesday evening, which crippled road traffic and delayed the trains millions of city residents use every day.

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