Monsoon Finally Lashes Mumbai With Heavy Rains, Slows Down Traffic
Heavy rain lashed Mumbai and large parts of coastal and western Maharashtra on Wednesday, providing welcome relief from the extended summer in the city. Though delayed by over three weeks - the normal date for onset of monsoon is June 10 - the steady downpour today resulted in water-logging in low-lying areas and created disruptions in road and rail traffic within the city and outside. Most low-lying areas are now submerged. (Read more)
