Goa, Aug. 18 -- The city continued to battle another spell of heavy monsoon showers, with intense rain lashing Andheri, Ghatkopar, Navi Mumbai, and South Mumbai. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Mumbai till August 19, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall. Pune remains under a red alert for extremely heavy showers.

According to officials, multiple rain bands forming over the sea are striking the coast, causing uninterrupted downpours through the night. Local trains, considered Mumbai's lifeline, are still operational but facing delays due to waterlogging in low-lying areas.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has ordered the closure of all government and private schools, colleges, and e...