In the absence of proper shelter, many stood in ankle-deep water, soaked to the bone, as roads turned into streams and visibility worsened. PIC/ ASHISH RAJE

The photograph captures a woman wading through a waterlogged street, her saree clutched tightly to keep it from getting completely drenched. PIC/ ASHISH RAJE

Several low-lying areas saw waterlogging, causing traffic snarls and delays in local train services. PIC/ ASHISH RAJE

People continued with their daily routines, navigating knee-deep water and going through the wet ordeal. PIC/ ASHISH RAJE

Commuters braved intense showers while waiting for auto rickshaws outside Khar Railway Station, desperately trying to reach their destinations. PIC/ SATEJ SHINDE

The civic authorities have urged residents to step out only if necessary and stay updated with alerts. PIC/ ASHISH RAJE

The tide timings for the day include a high tide at 11:24 AM (4.04 meters), followed by a low tide at 5:34 PM (2.16 meters), and another high tide at 11:09 PM (3.43 meters). PIC/ ASHISH RAJE

The forecast for the next 48 hours remains consistent, with cloudy skies and moderate to heavy showers expected to continue across the city and suburbs. PIC/ SATEJ SHINDE

At Mumbai`s busy Sion Circle, scenes of resilience played out once again as heavy rainfall lashed the city through Wednesday. PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE

Office-goers, students, and daily wage workers alike were seen wading through ankle-deep water, dodging puddles and seeking shelter under trees and shop awnings. PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE

Sion Circle, a key point connecting the suburbs with central Mumbai, often turns into a chaotic stretch during such spells, and this was no exception. PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE

Street vendors, however, tried to salvage the day’s earnings by covering their carts with plastic sheets and braving the rain. PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE

Despite the difficult conditions, life in the city moved on at its usual pace. PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE