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Low-lying areas in Mumbai flooded, 120 suction pumps in service
June 19, 2015
Mumbai has been lashed by monsoon showers since last night, and the average rainfall recorded in the 24 hours ending 8 am today is -- City 188 mm, Eastern Suburbs 155 mm, Western Suburbs 172 mm.
Adding to the city's woes, high tide (4.47 metres) is expected at 2:29 pm today.
According to a statement issued by the BMC, as many as 120 suction pumps have been pressed into service to drain out water in low-lying areas.