Three days of relentless monsoon rain have left Virar and Nalasopara submerged, with residents describing it as the worst flooding in years. Power cuts, water shortages, mobile network outages and suspended Western Railway services have left thousands stranded and cut off from essential services

A weekend outing turned tragic after two youths were swept away by a swollen stream near Gadeshwar Dam in Panvel following heavy rainfall in the Matheran hills. One body has been recovered, while search operations continue for the second youth. The incident was captured on CCTV