The Western Express Highway, a crucial north-south corridor connecting the city, was impacted on Tuesday after heavy downpour

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Mumbai, warning of continued heavy to very heavy rainfall

The Mumbai Police and civic authorities appealed to residents to step out of homes only if necessary and also requested the private sector to allow work from home

The emergency services were put on high alert as heavy rains continued in city on Tuesday

Motorists and commuters were advised to avoid non-essential travel