Mumbai rains in pictures: How city coped with torrential showers

Mumbai has been facing torrential rains over the past few days, and this trend is likely to continue for some time as per weather reports. Here's a look in pictures...

Updated On: 2017-07-17 03:24 PM IST

There's never an excuse to miss a workout! These fitness enthusiast embody that spirit as they get their quota of exercise amidst heavy showers at Bandra reclamation.

There's never an excuse to miss a workout! These fitness enthusiast embody that spirit as they get their quota of exercise amidst heavy showers at Bandra reclamation.

While some areas saw traffic snarls, others had barely any traffic due to water logging. This didn't stop a few people from taking their cars out for a joy-ride - Like this one at Bandra

While some areas saw traffic snarls, others had barely any traffic due to water logging. This didn't stop a few people from taking their cars out for a joy-ride - Like this one at Bandra

As the rains beat down on the city, umbrellas were no match for the gusty winds and rain. This image has two women, cowering under one umbrella at Marine Drive

As the rains beat down on the city, umbrellas were no match for the gusty winds and rain. This image has two women, cowering under one umbrella at Marine Drive

The torrential rains led to a number of accidents. This Taxi hit the divider at Goregaon Arey Colony bridge on the Western Highway and flipped over. The traffic Police immidiately pressed into action and helped flip it over. There were no casualties reported.

The torrential rains led to a number of accidents. This Taxi hit the divider at Goregaon Arey Colony bridge on the Western Highway and flipped over. The traffic Police immidiately pressed into action and helped flip it over. There were no casualties reported.

This Iskon tempo also met the same fate as the taxi and flipped on its side at Kandivili. It is believed that this occured due to heavy rains and fortunately, no casualties were reported

This Iskon tempo also met the same fate as the taxi and flipped on its side at Kandivili. It is believed that this occured due to heavy rains and fortunately, no casualties were reported

After the tempo flipped the Traffic Police pressed into action and helped move the tempo from the road. Traffic in the area was said to be held up for a few hours, but the speedy action of the authorities helped restore normalcy

After the tempo flipped the Traffic Police pressed into action and helped move the tempo from the road. Traffic in the area was said to be held up for a few hours, but the speedy action of the authorities helped restore normalcy

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