Heavy monsoon rains cause havoc in India’s financial hub Mumbai
12 June 2021 |
11:44 am
Heavy monsoon rains hit India's Mumbai, disrupting life in the country's financial capital. Many parts of the city are waterlogged and some train services have been cancelled as a result.
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