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Subway station flooded as heavy rain hits Mumbai

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A subway station was flooded after heavy rain lashed Mumbai.

Footage shows floodwaters gushing into Acharya Atre Chowk station on the Aqua Line 3, submerging parts of the under-construction site during an intense downpour on Monday, May 26.

The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL), which is executing the project, confirmed the incident.

The agency said in a statement: 'Due to sudden and intense rainfall today, water seepage was reported at the under-construction entry/exit structure of Acharya Atre Chowk Station. The RCC water-retaining wall collapsed due to a sudden ingress of water from an adjoining utility. This portion is still under construction and not accessible to the public.

'As a precaution, train services between Worli and Acharya Atre Chowk have been suspended. However, services between Aarey JVLR and Worli are running regularly. We regret the inconvenience and request commuters' cooperation. Services will resume only once it is fully safe.'

Mumbai is currently grappling with widespread waterlogging as the southwest monsoon brings heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds.

The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for the city.

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