Mumbai Monsoon Havoc: Building Collapse Kills Six, City Transport Disrupted
Torrential monsoon rains battered Mumbai, leading to a building collapse that killed six people, including five children. The heavy downpour also severely disrupted the city's transport network, causing flight diversions, train cancellations, and school closures.
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Heavy monsoon rains triggered building collapses, landslides and widespread transport disruption in India's financial capital, with forecasters warning of more rain. DW has the latest.
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The weather office has issued a red alert warning for Mumbai on Monday, forecasting continued heavy rain and gusty winds.
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