Heavy rains accompanied by winds have lashed Mumbai and its neighbouring areas on Friday, leading to inundation in several low-lying areas. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that rains are likely to continue for the next 24 hours in many parts of the city.

Mumbai rainfall spell: Many areas of Mumbai today have very heavy rainfalls. Rainfall in latest 3-hours Till 1130IST of today 3rd July- Colaba-15.6cm and Santacruz-6.1cm. Warning for next 3-hour-Intense to very intense rain likely to continue at most places over Mumbai. pic.twitter.com/ZLPt3KzgxF

— India Met. Dept. (@Indiametdept) July 3, 2020

According to the weather department, the Colaba observatory has recorded 57.7mm rainfall in the last 24 hours, whereas the Santacruz observatory has recorded 11.4mm rainfall.