Photographs: Punit Paranjpe/Reuters
Incessant rains in Mumbai throughout Tuesday night have led to a delay in local trains.
Trains on the western and central line are running late by 15 minutes on Wednesday morning.
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Heavy rains in Mumbai; trains, flights delayed
Image: A commuter is helped by her relative while she tries to shut the window of a bus as it rains in MumbaiPhotographs: Danish Siddiqui/Reuters
Flights out of Mumbai airport too are running delayed by 15 minutes. Three flights have been diverted so far, reported television channels.
Early on Wednesday morning, a four-storeyed building collapsed in suburban Mumbai's Malad area. However, there have been no reports of casualties.
Heavy rains in Mumbai; trains, flights delayed
Image: People carry umbrellas as they walk through a street during monsoon rains in MumbaiPhotographs: Danish Siddiqui/Reuters
Several low-lying areas in the city faced waterlogging. The high tide in Mumbai is expected at 12:50pm. A tide of 4.7 metres is expected.
Heavy showers are expected to lash Mumbai in the next 24 hours, said the metrological department.
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