Mumbai rains: BMC issues advisory; waterlogging at several places

Heavy rains lashed Mumbai and neighbouring Thane district overnight, causing water-logging at several places and affecting local train services and road traffic movement on Tuesday morning, officials said. The BMC tweeted, "People are advised not to go near beaches and other low lying areas as a high tide of 4.51 meters is expected in Mumbai at 12:47 pm today: According to the weather forecast given by the Indian Meteorological Department, torrential rains are expected in Mumbai city and suburbs today and high tide at 12:47 pm. Mumbaikars are urged not to leave their homes unless there is an urgent need. And stay away from beaches and waterlogged places. "