Mumbai, July 5 -- Heavy monsoon rains continued to lash Mumbai and several other parts of the country on Sunday, causing waterlogging, claiming lives and prompting authorities to intensify safety measures, including the closure of all schools and colleges in the financial capital on Monday.

According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Mumbai received more than 265 mm of rainfall and over 227 mm in the suburbs during the last 24 hours (till 6 pm on Sunday).

Severe waterlogging was reported in Navi Mumbai's Chirner village, with locals claiming to have killed at least 12 snakes on Saturday.

Speaking to ANI, a resident said, "...No one has come to check on us yet. We have been in this water for two days now... Yesterday alon...