Mumbai deluge: Maximum city in turmoil as heavy rains continue

School children holding an umbrella during the rains in Mumbai on Monday. (Photo: AP)

Heavy rainfall in Mumbai since Monday has choked parts of the city and more rainfall is expected over the next 24 hours. (Photo: DC)

Severe waterlogging was also reported in Mumbai's Hindmata area on Tuesday. (Photo: ANI)

High tide of 3.32 meters height is also likely to occur on Tuesday at 4:35 pm. (Photo: ANI)

Heavy rains today lashed Mumbai andadjoining Navi Mumbai and Thane regions, delaying suburban train services and leaving vehicles crawling through waterlogged roads in low-lying areas. (Photo: ANI)

Suburban services were disrupted with trains on all the three lines - western, central and harbour - running late. Water-logging on tracks was reported in Andheri and Bandra. (Photo: ANI)

Water-logging was reported in low-lying areas of Parel and Sion. (Photo: ANI)

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said the situation was well under control and advised the citizens to step out of their homes only if necessary. (Photo: ANI)