Heavy rain has caused at least 18 deaths and triggered massive rail, road and air transport disruptions in Mumbai.
The victims died when a wall collapsed on them in the early hours after persistent rainfall for two days.
Authorities have declared a public holiday and have requested people to stay indoors.
Met department officials have confirmed that this is the heaviest rainfall in the city for a decade.
Experts have blamed rapid construction and bad urban planning for what many call Mumbai's annual rain chaos.
Source: BBC
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