Mumbai experienced significant disruptions due to incessant rainfall, leading to waterlogging and traffic snarls, particularly in the island city. The IMD upgraded its alert to orange, forecasting intense rainfall for Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad. Train services on the Central and Harbour lines were impacted, with road traffic severely affected in low-lying areas, prompting bus diversions and road closures.

The Indian Air Force commemorated ‘Operation Safed Sagar’, its air campaign during the 1999 Kargil War, supporting Operation Vijay to evict Pakistani troops from Indian positions along the LoC. This historic operation marked the first large-scale use of air power in the region since 1971, showcasing high-altitude precision strikes and redefining air power’s role in limited conflicts.

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