Local train services come to a standstill in Mumbai

Receiving the record rainfall, Mumbai was paralysed on Tuesday, with most roads getting clogged and local train services, the financial capitals lifeline, virtually coming to a standstill.

Flight operations at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport were also hit severely due to heavy rains and a SpiceJet aircraft blocking a runway after overshooting it shortly before midnight.

The Maharashtra government declared a precautionary public holiday on Tuesday in Mumbai, with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis requesting people to stay indoors unless they have absolutely important work outside.