Mumbai, June 24 -- As heavy monsoon rainfall continues to lash Mumbai, Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde conducted a direct inspection of waterlogged areas on Wednesday to review suction pump operations.

During her site visit, Mayor Tawde emphasised the administration's proactive stance in handling the seasonal rain.

"It's a great thing that the rains have come after so much waiting, Mumbaikars should enjoy it... I am at Gandhi Market, and the pumps are working here. The road is absolutely clean... The entire administration is on the ground," she told ANI.

Heavy rain lashed Mumbai through the night, leading to widespread waterlogging in several low-lying areas of the city, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an Orange Alert for M...