Mumbaikars negotiate flooded parts of Sion and Matunga this morning. Pic/Shadab Khan

As rain continued to lash the city, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued warnings to the civic body and fishermen. BMC was told to be prepared for water-logging, while fishermen were advised not to venture into the sea for the next 24 hours at least. The heavy rain is here to stay for another four days, the IMD has said.