Mumbai, the financial capital of India, is staring at its worst deluge, the one that hit it in 2005, with heavy rains leaving many parts of the city inundated. 

According to reports, in just 9 hours South Mumbai had recorded its highest rainfall this year on Monday. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has already said that Mumbai will receive heavy to extremely heavy rain until Wednesday – which could be up to 200mm of rainfall. High tide likely at 4:35 PM

Heavy rains caused water logging and traffic snarls across Mumbai on Tuesday morning. Among the stretches affected the most were Eastern Freeway south-bound, B Ambedkar Road and Western Express Highway at Kherwadi. 

Meanwhile, traffic jams were reported on all major arterial roads in Mumbai, including the Eastern and Western Express Highway, Sion-Panvel highway and LBS Marg as the rains continued since last night. 

Water-logging was reported in low-lying areas of Parel and Sion. A tree fell on the busy Saat Rasta road, affecting road traffic. 

The downpour has hit flight schedules to and from Mumbai, leaving many stranded. Flights were delayed by at least 15-20 minutes from India’s second-busiest airport. There were 5 go arounds and 2 diversions till 11:30 am. All major airlines have advised flyers to enquire before heading to the airport.