India, June 24 -- Mumbai witnessed one of its heaviest spells of monsoon rain this season on Wednesday, recording more than 300 mm of rainfall in just 24 hours, leading to widespread waterlogging, traffic disruptions and flooding in several parts of the city.

According to data released by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Mumbai received over 300 mm of rainfall between 8 am on Tuesday and 7 am on Wednesday. Weather observers noted that nearly 52 per cent of the city's average June rainfall was recorded within a few hours between late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning.

The intense overnight downpour affected both Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, with reports of flooding in low-lying areas, water accumulation on roads and railw...