Mumbai gets back on its feet after devasting rain, floods
Authored By Wion Web Desk
Published: Aug 30, 2017, 20:09 IST | Updated: Aug 30, 2017, 20:09 IST
The financial capital of India came to a virtual standstill after the heavy downpour in the last three days. Here's a look at different phases of disruption caused by the highest recorded rainfall since 2005.
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Flooded streets
People wade through a flooded street during heavy rain in Mumbai on August 29.
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Traffic at snail's pace
People stand next to vehicles during a traffic jam along a flooded road during heavy rain showers in Mumbai on August 29.
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Mumbai at standstill
Partially submerged cars are seen along a flooded road during heavy rain in Mumbai.
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Flooded streets
A bus with passengers drives along a flooded road during heavy rain in Mumbai.
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Mumbai lifeline
People walk along railway tracks during heavy showers in Mumbai on August 29, 2017.
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Mumbai inundated
Rains lashed the coastal city of nearly 20 million people leaving several dead.
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Mumbai Rains
Indian commuters drive along a flooded road in Mumbai on August 30, 2017, after heavy rains brought major flooding to the coastal city.
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Mumbai uprooted
Men ride motorbikes past a damaged vehicle hit by a fallen tree in Mumbai after heavy rains brought major flooding to the coastal city.
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Mumbai's lifeline bounces back!
Commuters walk on railway tracks as train services slowly resumed in Mumbai after heavy rains brought major flooding to the coastal city.
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Mumbai Monorail
The monorail train runs as it resumes service in Mumbai after heavy rains brought major flooding to the coastal city.
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The city back to life again
Traffic resumes on a muddy road after water receded in Mumbai following heavy rains.
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Maximum City back in action
Commuters drive along a flooded road in Mumbai after heavy rains.
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Mumbaikars back in business!
People gather at a flower and vegetable market as normal life returns in Mumbai.