A spokesperson for Mumbai Airport said that all incoming flights were delayed by 15-20 minutes on account of poor visibility (about 800 metres) and due to gusty winds over the city.

As a precautionary measure, several schools in the city and suburbs declared a holiday. Children were informed by phone not to attend school in view of the heavy rains and the forecast for a downpour during the day.

The Weather Bureau has forecast heavy to very heavy rains accompanied by strong gusty winds in the city over the next two days.

Earlier, heavy rains had disrupted life in the city July 4 and 8, causing great hardship to office-goers, working women and students.