Mumbai gets back on its feet after devasting rain, floods

 | Updated: Aug 31, 2017, 01:39 PM IST
The financial capital of India came to a virtual standstill after the heavy downpour in the last three days. Here's a look at different phases of disruption caused by the highest recorded rainfall since 2005.

Flooded streets

People wade through a flooded street during heavy rain in Mumbai on August 29.
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Traffic at snail's pace

People stand next to vehicles during a traffic jam along a flooded road during heavy rain showers in Mumbai on August 29.
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Mumbai at standstill

Partially submerged cars are seen along a flooded road during heavy rain in Mumbai.
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Flooded streets

A bus with passengers drives along a flooded road during heavy rain in Mumbai.
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Mumbai lifeline

People walk along railway tracks during heavy showers in Mumbai on August 29, 2017.
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Mumbai inundated

Rains lashed the coastal city of nearly 20 million people leaving several dead.
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Mumbai Rains

Indian commuters drive along a flooded road in Mumbai on August 30, 2017, after heavy rains brought major flooding to the coastal city.
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Mumbai uprooted

Men ride motorbikes past a damaged vehicle hit by a fallen tree in Mumbai after heavy rains brought major flooding to the coastal city.
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Mumbai's lifeline bounces back!

Commuters walk on railway tracks as train services slowly resumed in Mumbai after heavy rains brought major flooding to the coastal city.
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Mumbai Monorail

The monorail train runs as it resumes service in Mumbai after heavy rains brought major flooding to the coastal city.
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The city back to life again

Traffic resumes on a muddy road after water receded in Mumbai following heavy rains.
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Maximum City back in action

Commuters drive along a flooded road in Mumbai after heavy rains.
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Mumbaikars back in business!

People gather at a flower and vegetable market as normal life returns in Mumbai.
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