Mumbai Drenched by More Rain as Highest Alert Issued for City
Intense rain spells and wind gusts as high as 65 kilometers (40 miles) per hour are expected to hit parts of Mumbai for several hours, according to an advisory from the India Meteorological Department on Tuesday. The weather bureau issued a red alert, and roads across the city have been flooded.
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