The second-highest rainfall in 30 years and winds crippled southern Mumbai on Wednesday. Colaba recorded wind speeds of up to 106 kmph and received 293.8 mm rainfall in 12 hours till 8.30 pm that caused flooding in several parts, halted train services on the Central and Harbour lines, forced diversion of bus routes and caused 141 trees to collapse.

Mnay office-goers faced difficulties while returning home amid few transport options. Generally, the suburbs get more rain than South Mumbai. In the last 20 years, there have been only two days when the city received over 200 mm rainfall in 24 hours.