Mumbai rains: Navy ready for any kind of situation, says Captain DK Sharma

New Delhi: Indian Navy spokesperson Captain DK Sharma on Friday said India is well prepared to deal with the situation in case the Mumbai rains hit an extreme and added that they are in constant touch with the civic authorities, local police and the headquarters over the matter.

"We are in touch with the civic authorities, local police and the headquarters. We`ll do whatever is possible. We`ve already positioned at pre decided places as per standard operating procedures, our helicopters, rescue and medical teams are ready," said Sharma.

"Hospitals have been kept on a standby, two ships have been kept ready and we`ll be there to respond in case of any requirement," he added.

Meanwhile, passengers were left stranded at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport after flights were delayed due to heavy rains along the nation`s western coast, especially in Mumbai and the Konkan region.

The rains are expected to continue for some more days.

In the last 24 hours, Mumbai has recorded 283 mm of rainfall, which pushes the total received so far in June to 537 mm.

Bombay High Court Chief Justice Mohit S Shah had earlier in the day declared a public holiday for all courts in the city due to the excessive rain, which has disrupted normal life.

According to reports, several flights have either been delayed or are being diverted due to heavy water logging.

Meanwhile, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has reportedly asked residents not to venture out of their homes unless `absolutely necessary`.

The BMC had earlier ordered schools in Mumbai to close in view of the heavy rain and problems related to water logging.

The heavy overnight rain has disrupted local t rain services and traffic in several parts of the city has been moving at a snail`s pace.