Heavy rain lashes Mumbai: SpiceJet issues travel advisory as city reels under showers again - The Economic Times Video
Mumbai grappled with heavy rainfall on Wednesday, disrupting daily life and causing waterlogging. SpiceJet warned of potential flight delays due to the adverse weather. A barge involved in the Coastal Road project drifted and became stranded. The IMD forecasts continued moderate to heavy rainfall with possible thunderstorms.
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