News Update : 'Next 48 hours crucial': Maharashtra CM sounds alert; rescue personnel gear up as toll rises to 8 - TOI NEWS DESK

Mumbai was brought to a standstill due to torrential rainfall, causing widespread flooding and disrupting transportation networks. The heavy downpour, which accounted for a significant portion of the city's monthly average, led to submerged areas, railway track inundation, and flight disruptions. Mumbai was brought to a standstill due to torrential rainfall, causing widespread flooding and disrupting transportation networks. The heavy downpour, which accounted for a significant portion of the city's monthly average, led to submerged areas, railway track inundation, and flight disruptions. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/next-48-hours-crucial-maharashtra-cm-sounds-alert-rescue-personnel-gear-up-as-toll-rises-to-8/articleshow/123389136.cms Date: 2025-08-19T13:53:25.000Z