Bengaluru hospitals report a 10% rise in viral fever cases among children due to continuous monsoon rains and fluctuating weather. Doctors also note an increase in cough, cold, diarrhea, and other seasonal infections.

Heavy rainfall once again brought Mumbai to a standstill, disrupting local train services and submerging several areas. Despite annual pre-monsoon preparations, much of Mumbai remains vulnerable. Why?

ISLAMABAD: Monsoon rains have claimed at least 657 lives across Pakistan since June 26, with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) confirming the widespread devastation.

Heavy rains caused flooding and waterlogging in several cities this week. Doctors warn that the damp, humid weather is also contributing to a rise in fungal acne and other skin issues.

At least 660 people have died in rain-related incidents across Pakistan since monsoon season began in late June, and 935 more have been injured.

The IMD has issued rainfall alerts for Maharashtra, with Mumbai and Pune under scrutiny as monsoon intensifies. Mumbai faces heavy to very heavy rainfall, potentially causing waterlogging and traffic disruptions.

On Monday morning, torrential rain slowed traffic on the Western Express Highway near Vile Parle and caused delays on Central and Harbour railway lines. Waterlogging was reported in areas like Nalasopara and Wadala, while a powerful rain band dumped nearly 80 mm of rain per hour over Bandra and South Mumbai.

Mumbai is facing severe disruptions as relentless monsoon rains continue to batter the city. The Western Expressway, one of the city’s busiest highways, has come to a near standstill with vehicles moving at a snail’s pace due to waterlogging.