NEW DELHI, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- Two people were killed and two others injured Saturday in a landslide triggered by heavy rains in India's financial capital Mumbai, officials said.
Immediately after the accident, emergency response teams, including personnel from the fire brigade, local police and disaster response force, reached the site to carry out rescue operations.
Officials said flight and train operations were disrupted, and widespread traffic problems were reported due to waterlogging and inundation of roads.
Reports said railway tracks were also affected, causing delays in local train services. Passengers were advised to plan their travel accordingly.
The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for the city, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall in the next 24 hours. ■
