The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an 'orange' alert for Mumbai and its suburbs due to incessant rainfall.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an 'orange' alert for Mumbai and its suburbs due to incessant rainfall.

Low-lying areas such as Nallasopara and Vasai are experiencing flooding due to the heavy showers.

Traffic jams, waterlogging, and delayed local train services have been reported in Mumbai and its suburbs.

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is conducting search and rescue operations at Irshalgad, Raigad, where a landslide has claimed 22 lives and left 86 people missing.

In the last 24 hours, Santacruz received 203.7mm of rainfall, while Colaba received 103mm.

Since the onset of monsoon on June 27, Mumbai has received a total of 1691.4mm of rainfall.

The IMD predicts heavy rain in Mumbai till July 23, with the intensity of showers expected to reduce afterward.

Precautionary measures, such as declaring holidays for schools in Palghar and Thane, have been taken to ensure safety during heavy rainfall.

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