Mumbai rains disrupt local trains, air travel; IMD issues alert

CNBC-TV18.com CNBC-TV18.com Published May 13, 2024 Published May 13, 2024 By Vivek Dubey By Vivek Dubey

Mumbai Weather Chaos

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IMD’s Nowcast Warning

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Thunderstorm Forecast

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Metro Suspended

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Railway Affected

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Main Line Suspended

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Power Outages Reported

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Tree Fall Incidents

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Suburbs Witness Rains

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South Mumbai Drizzles

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Satellite Towns Showered

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