Heavy rains that started on Tuesday night saw Mumbai slow down on Wednesday, with waterlogging reported in many areas and the road, rail and air services hit.

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) raised the alert for Mumbai to ‘red’ from ‘orange’ for the next 24 hours. While 'orange' alert is issued as a warning of extremely bad weather which could potentially disrupt commute, 'red' refers to taking action with the certainty of disruptions.

As a precautionary measure, the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) ordered all schools in the city to remain shut for the day, said the BMC Disaster Control.

"The principals of schools where students have already reached, have been directed to ensure their safe return home," an official told IANS.

Many low-lying areas in the city and suburbs were flooded.

#MumbaiRains | Heavy rain lashes parts of Mumbai; water-logging in many parts of the city & IMD issues 'Orange Alert'#MumbaiRain #MumbaiRainsLive pic.twitter.com/AU30spsXuP

— CNBC-TV18 News (@CNBCTV18News) September 4, 2019

Tilaknagar Live update. Waterlogged!!#MumbaiRain #MumbaiRainsLive #MumbaiRainsLiveUpdates @RidlrMUM pic.twitter.com/4uPfQ3tnbE

— aditya sathe (@unCANONical) September 4, 2019

Flight operations at Mumbai Airport were delayed due to the downpour and fluctuating visibility levels.

IndiGo and Vistara have issued advisories, asking passengers to keep a track of their flights as they may be impacted due to the continuous rainfall.

#6ETravelAdvisory: It's been pouring in #Mumbai. Keep enough travel time in hand and a tab on your flight status. For flight status, visit https://t.co/TQCzzy2a2s or send an SMS ST <flight no.><flight date> as DDMM, e.g. for flight 6E-333 for Sep 04, send ST 333 0409 to 566772.

— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) September 4, 2019

Train services between CST and Thane, Vadala and Vashi and Borivali and Churchgate have been suspended.

#MumbaiRains | Huge crowds on the platforms of Bandra station. Local train services halted due to waterlogging on railway tracks. pic.twitter.com/pAgPYxsRxs

— CNBC-TV18 (@CNBCTV18Live) September 4, 2019

The city has already received about half of its September average rainfall in the first four days of the month. According to a report by The Hindu, in 24 hours — from Monday morning to Tuesday morning — the city recorded 131.4mm rainfall. The average rainfall received by the city in September is 312.3mm.

Mumbai police, on Tuesday, had warned people of heavy rainfall and advised them to take precautions.

"IMD authorities have indicated high rainfall weather for Mumbai and other adjoining districts for the next two days. Please take adequate precautions and ensure safety. Dial100 in case of an emergency. Take care Mumbai," read a tweet by Mumbai police's official Twitter handle.

Dear Mumbaikars,

The IMD authorities have indicated high rainfall weather for Mumbai and other adjoining districts for the next 2 days.Please take adequate precautions and ensure safety.#Dial100 in case of an emergency.Take care Mumbai.— Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) September 3, 2019

(Inputs from IANS)

First Published:Sept 4, 2019 10:32 AM IST