India monsoon rains bring busy Mumbai to grinding halt

Waterlogged roads have brought traffic to a standstill forcing many to brave the rains on foot

Heavy monsoon rains in India's financial capital, Mumbai, have brought the city to a standstill.

Waterlogged roads have caused severe traffic blocks along arterial roads and all flights have been delayed.

The local train service, used by hundreds of thousands of commuters daily, has been suspended, with many stranded at stations.

The annual monsoon often causes a complete breakdown of infrastructure and transport services in Mumbai.

The local train service, the lifeline of the city, has been suspended due to waterlogged tracks

Thousands of commuters have been left stranded at stations as a result

The complete breakdown of infrastructure has forced officials to declare a school and court holiday

Local media reports say the ministry of defence has announced it will send rescue teams across the city

As more and more people took to social media to vent their frustration, #MumbaiRains was the top trending tag on Twitter India