Low-lying areas in Mumbai flooded, 120 suction pumps in service

June 19, 2015 11:49

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.

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