Heavy rain and gusty winds caused tree branches to break on Nargis Dutt Road at Pali Hill in Mumbai’s Bandra (West) area on Sunday

The incident was reported as Mumbai continued to witness intense rainfall, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) keeping a red alert in place for the city

The IMD has forecast continued downpours with very heavy rainfall at a few places and extremely heavy showers at isolated locations, civic officials said

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) appealed to citizens to remain alert and step outdoors only if absolutely necessary amid the heavy rain warning

Several areas in Mumbai recorded more than 200 mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours, while some locations logged nearly 300 mm of downpour

Public transport services, including Metro and BEST buses, were operating normally on Sunday morning, while commuters reported some delays in suburban train services

The BMC has advised residents to exercise caution, especially in low-lying areas and near the coastline, with a high tide of 4.19 metres expected at 3.22 pm on Sunday

Heavy rain on Saturday caused waterlogging, tree falls, road cave-ins and house collapses across parts of Mumbai, disrupting daily life

Neighbouring areas including Thane, Palghar, Navi Mumbai and Pune region also faced rain-related disruptions, including landslides, flooded areas and evacuations