UPDATE: 5 dead, Mumbai told to stay home as more rain is expected

August 30, 2017 08:27

The weather office has sounded a "red alert" for heavy rain today in Mumbai, which reported nearly 300 mm of rain in some parts of the city on Tuesday - at least 10 times more than normal.

Five people were killed in Mumbai and Thane in incidents blamed on the incessant downpour.

Schools and colleges will be closed today.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis tweeted to say that people in and around Mumbai are "advised to stay back home unless there is an emergency" but "essential services" will be up.

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