Transport services disrupted, educational institutions shut as heavy rains lash India's Mumbai

NEW DELHI, July 8 (Xinhua) -- Heavy rains during the past 24 hours lashed India's financial hub Mumbai disrupting various means of transport and forcing authorities to shut educational institutions, officials said Monday.

The rains triggered widespread waterlogging of the streets and disruption of vehicular traffic, suburban train services and flights.

Over 50 flights have been cancelled due to the heavy