Mumbai: Monsoon Death Toll Rises To 5; Schools & Colleges Closed As Heavy Rain Persists
Relentless rain and gusty winds continued to batter Mumbai for the seventh straight day, raising the monsoon death toll to five after two more people were killed in separate tree-fall incidents. Authorities declared a holiday for all schools and colleges on Monday. The BMC suspended seven officials, deployed 10,000 workers and remained on high alert as heavy rain triggered widespread disruptions.